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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.07, 330.17 and 75.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.07, 330.17 and 75.83 is: 113.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.07 : 330.17 = 75.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.07/330.17 = 75.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.07x = 330.17 × 75.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.07x = 25,034.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,034.76/220.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.76

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