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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.21, 306.62 and 128.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.21, 306.62 and 128.92 is: 177.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.21 : 306.62 = 128.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.21/306.62 = 128.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.21x = 306.62 × 128.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.21x = 39,529.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,529.45/222.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.89

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