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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.61, 330.92 and 83.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.61, 330.92 and 83.63 is: 125.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.61 : 330.92 = 83.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.61/330.92 = 83.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.61x = 330.92 × 83.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.61x = 27,674.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,674.84/220.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.45

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