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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.31, 329.91 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.31, 329.91 and 127.52 is: 190.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.31 : 329.91 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.31/329.91 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.31x = 329.91 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.31x = 42,070.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,070.12/220.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.96

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