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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.19, 303.86 and 126.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.19, 303.86 and 126.94 is: 175.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.19 : 303.86 = 126.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.19/303.86 = 126.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.19x = 303.86 × 126.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.19x = 38,571.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,571.16/220.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.17

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