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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.63, 330.95 and 124.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.63, 330.95 and 124.42 is: 186.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.63 : 330.95 = 124.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.63/330.95 = 124.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.63x = 330.95 × 124.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.63x = 41,176.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,176.80/220.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.63

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