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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.11, 306.51 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.11, 306.51 and 128.88 is: 177.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.11 : 306.51 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.11/306.51 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.11x = 306.51 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.11x = 39,503.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,503.01/222.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.86

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