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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.84, 304.74 and 126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.84, 304.74 and 126.30 is: 174.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.84 : 304.74 = 126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.84/304.74 = 126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.84x = 304.74 × 126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.84x = 38,486.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,486.51/220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.28

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