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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.90, 330.51 and 124.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.90, 330.51 and 124.78 is: 186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.90 : 330.51 = 124.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.90/330.51 = 124.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.90x = 330.51 × 124.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.90x = 41,241.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,241.04/220.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.70

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