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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.88, 304.76 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.88, 304.76 and 127.64 is: 176.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 304.76 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/304.76 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 304.76 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 38,899.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,899.57/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.11

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