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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.16, 306.57 and 128.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.16, 306.57 and 128.91 is: 177.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.16 : 306.57 = 128.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.16/306.57 = 128.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.16x = 306.57 × 128.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.16x = 39,520.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,520.26/222.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.89

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