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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.37, 304.10 and 127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.37, 304.10 and 127.11 is: 175.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.37 : 304.10 = 127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.37/304.10 = 127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.37x = 304.10 × 127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.37x = 38,653.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,653.52/220.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.41

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