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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.43, 330.74 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.43, 330.74 and 122.92 is: 184.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.43 : 330.74 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.43/330.74 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.43x = 330.74 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.43x = 40,654.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,654.56/220.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.43

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