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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.93, 304.89 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.93, 304.89 and 126.43 is: 174.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.93 : 304.89 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.93/304.89 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.93x = 304.89 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.93x = 38,545.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,545.40/220.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.47

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