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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.95, 306.20 and 128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.95, 306.20 and 128.68 is: 177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.95 : 306.20 = 128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.95/306.20 = 128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.95x = 306.20 × 128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.95x = 39,399.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,399.64/221.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.52

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