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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.71, 331.10 and 83.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.71, 331.10 and 83.73 is: 125.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.71 : 331.10 = 83.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.71/331.10 = 83.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.71x = 331.10 × 83.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.71x = 27,721.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,721.56/220.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.60

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