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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.09, 303.68 and 126.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.09, 303.68 and 126.82 is: 174.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.09 : 303.68 = 126.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.09/303.68 = 126.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.09x = 303.68 × 126.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.09x = 38,513.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,513.01/220.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.99

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