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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.30, 303.99 and 127.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.30, 303.99 and 127.03 is: 175.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.30 : 303.99 = 127.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.30/303.99 = 127.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.30x = 303.99 × 127.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.30x = 38,615.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,615.85/220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.29

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