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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.14, 303.70 and 126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.14, 303.70 and 126.84 is: 174.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.14 : 303.70 = 126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.14/303.70 = 126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.14x = 303.70 × 126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.14x = 38,521.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,521.31/220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.99

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