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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.74, 330.93 and 83.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.74, 330.93 and 83.71 is: 125.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.74 : 330.93 = 83.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.74/330.93 = 83.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.74x = 330.93 × 83.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.74x = 27,701.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,701.32/220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.49

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