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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.93, 331.17 and 83.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.93, 331.17 and 83.93 is: 125.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.93 : 331.17 = 83.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.93/331.17 = 83.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.93x = 331.17 × 83.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.93x = 27,795.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,795.93/220.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.81

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