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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.19, 306.62 and 122.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.19, 306.62 and 122.61 is: 169.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.19 : 306.62 = 122.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.19/306.62 = 122.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.19x = 306.62 × 122.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.19x = 37,594.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,594.68/222.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.20

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