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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.26, 304 and 127.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.26, 304 and 127.06 is: 175.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.26 : 304 = 127.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.26/304 = 127.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.26x = 304 × 127.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.26x = 38,626.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,626.24/220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.37

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