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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.67, 330.93 and 83.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.67, 330.93 and 83.76 is: 125.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.67 : 330.93 = 83.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.67/330.93 = 83.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.67x = 330.93 × 83.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.67x = 27,717.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,717.04/220.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.60

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