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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.78, 331.26 and 134.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.78, 331.26 and 134.11 is: 201.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.78 : 331.26 = 134.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.78/331.26 = 134.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.78x = 331.26 × 134.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.78x = 44,425.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,425.28/220.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.22

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