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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.03, 306.28 and 128.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.03, 306.28 and 128.73 is: 177.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.03 : 306.28 = 128.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.03/306.28 = 128.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.03x = 306.28 × 128.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.03x = 39,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,427.42/222.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.58

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