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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.02, 306.35 and 127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.02, 306.35 and 127.49 is: 175.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.02 : 306.35 = 127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.02/306.35 = 127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.02x = 306.35 × 127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.02x = 39,054.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,054.39/222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.91

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