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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.30, 306.73 and 129.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.30, 306.73 and 129.05 is: 178.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.30 : 306.73 = 129.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.30/306.73 = 129.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.30x = 306.73 × 129.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.30x = 39,583.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,583.51/222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.07

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