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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.17, 329.81 and 128.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.17, 329.81 and 128.59 is: 192.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.17 : 329.81 = 128.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.17/329.81 = 128.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.17x = 329.81 × 128.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.17x = 42,410.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,410.66/220.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.62

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