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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.48, 306.99 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.48, 306.99 and 129.20 is: 178.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.48 : 306.99 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.48/306.99 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.48x = 306.99 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.48x = 39,661.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,661.57/222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.27

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