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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.14, 329.82 and 123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.14, 329.82 and 123.78 is: 185.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.14 : 329.82 = 123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.14/329.82 = 123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.14x = 329.82 × 123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.14x = 40,825.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,825.12/220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.45

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