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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.08, 306.53 and 128.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.08, 306.53 and 128.87 is: 177.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.08 : 306.53 = 128.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.08/306.53 = 128.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.08x = 306.53 × 128.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.08x = 39,501.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,501.84/222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.87

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