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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.99, 306.42 and 128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.99, 306.42 and 128.76 is: 177.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.99 : 306.42 = 128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.99/306.42 = 128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.99x = 306.42 × 128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.99x = 39,454.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,454.00/221.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.73

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