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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.29, 306.73 and 129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.29, 306.73 and 129.02 is: 178.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.29 : 306.73 = 129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.29/306.73 = 129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.29x = 306.73 × 129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.29x = 39,574.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,574.30/222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.03

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