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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.52, 305.72 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.52, 305.72 and 128.28 is: 177.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.52 : 305.72 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.52/305.72 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.52x = 305.72 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.52x = 39,217.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,217.76/221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.04

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