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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.07, 306.48 and 128.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.07, 306.48 and 128.86 is: 177.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.07 : 306.48 = 128.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.07/306.48 = 128.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.07x = 306.48 × 128.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.07x = 39,491.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,491.48/222.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.84

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