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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.78, 331.20 and 83.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.78, 331.20 and 83.80 is: 125.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.78 : 331.20 = 83.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.78/331.20 = 83.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.78x = 331.20 × 83.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.78x = 27,754.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,754.56/220.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.71

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