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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.50, 307.10 and 129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.50, 307.10 and 129.27 is: 178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.50 : 307.10 = 129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.50/307.10 = 129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.50x = 307.10 × 129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.50x = 39,696.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,696.64/222.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.41

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