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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.32, 304.00 and 127.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.32, 304.00 and 127.06 is: 175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.32 : 304.00 = 127.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.32/304.00 = 127.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.32x = 304.00 × 127.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.32x = 38,625.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,625.16/220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.31

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