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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.02, 306.41 and 128.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.02, 306.41 and 128.78 is: 177.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.02 : 306.41 = 128.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.02/306.41 = 128.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.02x = 306.41 × 128.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.02x = 39,459.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,459.48/222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.73

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