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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.98, 330.84 and 124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.98, 330.84 and 124.50 is: 186.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.98 : 330.84 = 124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.98/330.84 = 124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.98x = 330.84 × 124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.98x = 41,189.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,189.58/220.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.40

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