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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.15, 303.85 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.15, 303.85 and 126.96 is: 175.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.15 : 303.85 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.15/303.85 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.15x = 303.85 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.15x = 38,575.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,575.82/220.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.22

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