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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.62, 304.48 and 127.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.62, 304.48 and 127.37 is: 175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.62 : 304.48 = 127.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.62/304.48 = 127.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.62x = 304.48 × 127.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.62x = 38,781.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,781.62/220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.78

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