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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.39, 306.95 and 129.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.39, 306.95 and 129.15 is: 178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.39 : 306.95 = 129.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.39/306.95 = 129.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.39x = 306.95 × 129.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.39x = 39,641.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,641.95/222.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.25

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