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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.58, 330.63 and 124.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.58, 330.63 and 124.19 is: 186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.58 : 330.63 = 124.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.58/330.63 = 124.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.58x = 330.63 × 124.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.58x = 41,060.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,060.94/220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.15

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