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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.98, 331.20 and 123.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.98, 331.20 and 123.51 is: 185.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.98 : 331.20 = 123.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.98/331.20 = 123.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.98x = 331.20 × 123.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.98x = 40,906.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,906.51/220.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.11

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