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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.14, 306.56 and 128.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.14, 306.56 and 128.89 is: 177.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.14 : 306.56 = 128.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.14/306.56 = 128.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.14x = 306.56 × 128.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.14x = 39,512.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,512.07/222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.87

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