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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.41, 306.88 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.41, 306.88 and 129.16 is: 178.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.41 : 306.88 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.41/306.88 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.41x = 306.88 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.41x = 39,635.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,635.53/222.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.21

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