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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.49, 307.05 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.49, 307.05 and 129.28 is: 178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.49 : 307.05 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.49/307.05 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.49x = 307.05 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.49x = 39,695.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,695.42/222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.41

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