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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.15, 329.78 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.15, 329.78 and 123.76 is: 185.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.15 : 329.78 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.15/329.78 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.15x = 329.78 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.15x = 40,812.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,812.95/220.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.39

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