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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.50, 330.83 and 129.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.50, 330.83 and 129.23 is: 193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.50 : 330.83 = 129.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.50/330.83 = 129.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.50x = 330.83 × 129.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.50x = 42,750.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,750.86/220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.88

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