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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.18, 303.79 and 126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.18, 303.79 and 126.93 is: 175.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.18 : 303.79 = 126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.18/303.79 = 126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.18x = 303.79 × 126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.18x = 38,560.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,560.06/220.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.13

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