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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220, 330.14 and 128.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220, 330.14 and 128.74 is: 193.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220 : 330.14 = 128.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220/330.14 = 128.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220x = 330.14 × 128.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220x = 42,501.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,501.58/220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.19

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