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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.52, 304.36 and 125.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.52, 304.36 and 125.99 is: 173.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.52 : 304.36 = 125.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.52/304.36 = 125.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.52x = 304.36 × 125.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.52x = 38,345.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,345.62/220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.89

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