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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.71, 304.62 and 127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.71, 304.62 and 127.50 is: 175.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.71 : 304.62 = 127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.71/304.62 = 127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.71x = 304.62 × 127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.71x = 38,839.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,839.05/220.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.97

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