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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.36, 306.88 and 129.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.36, 306.88 and 129.11 is: 178.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.36 : 306.88 = 129.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.36/306.88 = 129.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.36x = 306.88 × 129.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.36x = 39,621.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,621.28/222.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.19

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