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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.01, 306.35 and 128.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.01, 306.35 and 128.74 is: 177.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.01 : 306.35 = 128.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.01/306.35 = 128.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.01x = 306.35 × 128.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.01x = 39,439.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,439.05/222.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.65

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