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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.51, 330.89 and 83.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.51, 330.89 and 83.65 is: 125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.51 : 330.89 = 83.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.51/330.89 = 83.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.51x = 330.89 × 83.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.51x = 27,678.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,678.95/220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.52

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