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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.61, 304.38 and 127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.61, 304.38 and 127.35 is: 175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.61 : 304.38 = 127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.61/304.38 = 127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.61x = 304.38 × 127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.61x = 38,761.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,761.41/220.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.70

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