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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.66, 331.08 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.66, 331.08 and 124.47 is: 186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.66 : 331.08 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.66/331.08 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.66x = 331.08 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.66x = 41,209.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,209.53/220.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.76

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