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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.98, 305 and 127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.98, 305 and 127.77 is: 176.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.98 : 305 = 127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.98/305 = 127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.98x = 305 × 127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.98x = 38,969.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,969.85/220.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.35

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