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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.79, 331.26 and 123.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.79, 331.26 and 123.26 is: 184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.79 : 331.26 = 123.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.79/331.26 = 123.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.79x = 331.26 × 123.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.79x = 40,828.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,828.99/220.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.92

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