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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.50, 304.31 and 127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.50, 304.31 and 127.25 is: 175.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.50 : 304.31 = 127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.50/304.31 = 127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.50x = 304.31 × 127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.50x = 38,723.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,723.45/220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.62

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