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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.40, 304.12 and 127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.40, 304.12 and 127.13 is: 175.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.40 : 304.12 = 127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.40/304.12 = 127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.40x = 304.12 × 127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.40x = 38,660.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,660.62/220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.42

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