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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.00, 303.50 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.00, 303.50 and 126.74 is: 174.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.00 : 303.50 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.00/303.50 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.00x = 303.50 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.00x = 38,465.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,465.59/220.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.85

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