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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220, 330.13 and 122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220, 330.13 and 122.51 is: 183.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220 : 330.13 = 122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220/330.13 = 122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220x = 330.13 × 122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220x = 40,444.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,444.23/220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.84

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