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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.41, 305.57 and 128.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.41, 305.57 and 128.15 is: 176.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.41 : 305.57 = 128.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.41/305.57 = 128.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.41x = 305.57 × 128.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.41x = 39,158.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,158.80/221.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.86

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