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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.12, 329.34 and 128.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.12, 329.34 and 128.86 is: 192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.12 : 329.34 = 128.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.12/329.34 = 128.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.12x = 329.34 × 128.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.12x = 42,438.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,438.75/220.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.80

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