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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.50, 307.04 and 129.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.50, 307.04 and 129.23 is: 178.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.50 : 307.04 = 129.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.50/307.04 = 129.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.50x = 307.04 × 129.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.50x = 39,678.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,678.48/222.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.33

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