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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.41, 306.84 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.41, 306.84 and 129.14 is: 178.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.41 : 306.84 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.41/306.84 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.41x = 306.84 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.41x = 39,625.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,625.32/222.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.16

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