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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.76, 330.96 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.76, 330.96 and 124.36 is: 186.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.76 : 330.96 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.76/330.96 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.76x = 330.96 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.76x = 41,158.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,158.19/220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.44

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