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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.66, 304.42 and 127.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.66, 304.42 and 127.39 is: 175.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.66 : 304.42 = 127.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.66/304.42 = 127.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.66x = 304.42 × 127.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.66x = 38,779.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,779.38/220.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.74

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