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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220, 330 and 123.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220, 330 and 123.81 is: 185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220 : 330 = 123.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220/330 = 123.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220x = 330 × 123.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220x = 40,857.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,857.30/220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.72

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