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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.51, 304.28 and 125.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.51, 304.28 and 125.99 is: 173.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.51 : 304.28 = 125.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.51/304.28 = 125.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.51x = 304.28 × 125.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.51x = 38,335.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,335.70/220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.85

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