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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.49, 333.46 and 129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.49, 333.46 and 129.76 is: 194.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.49 : 333.46 = 129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.49/333.46 = 129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.49x = 333.46 × 129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.49x = 43,270.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,270.28/222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.49

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