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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.82, 306.14 and 128.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.82, 306.14 and 128.58 is: 177.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.82 : 306.14 = 128.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.82/306.14 = 128.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.82x = 306.14 × 128.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.82x = 39,363.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,363.48/221.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.46

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