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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.52, 307.11 and 129.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.52, 307.11 and 129.31 is: 178.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.52 : 307.11 = 129.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.52/307.11 = 129.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.52x = 307.11 × 129.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.52x = 39,710.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,710.86/222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.46

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