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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.42, 306.93 and 129.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.42, 306.93 and 129.18 is: 178.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.42 : 306.93 = 129.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.42/306.93 = 129.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.42x = 306.93 × 129.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.42x = 39,649.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,649.22/222.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.26

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