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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.77, 331.04 and 83.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.77, 331.04 and 83.71 is: 125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.77 : 331.04 = 83.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.77/331.04 = 83.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.77x = 331.04 × 83.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.77x = 27,711.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,711.98/220.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.52

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