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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.64, 333.97 and 130.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.64, 333.97 and 130.07 is: 195.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.64 : 333.97 = 130.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.64/333.97 = 130.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.64x = 333.97 × 130.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.64x = 43,439.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,439.99/222.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.12

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