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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.18, 306.59 and 128.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.18, 306.59 and 128.95 is: 177.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.18 : 306.59 = 128.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.18/306.59 = 128.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.18x = 306.59 × 128.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.18x = 39,535.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,535.10/222.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.94

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