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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.26, 306.72 and 129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.26, 306.72 and 129.02 is: 178.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.26 : 306.72 = 129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.26/306.72 = 129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.26x = 306.72 × 129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.26x = 39,573.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,573.54/222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.05

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