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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.02, 330.12 and 123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.02, 330.12 and 123.78 is: 185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.02 : 330.12 = 123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.02/330.12 = 123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.02x = 330.12 × 123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.02x = 40,862.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,862.25/220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.72

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