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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.54, 307.11 and 129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.54, 307.11 and 129.26 is: 178.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.54 : 307.11 = 129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.54/307.11 = 129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.54x = 307.11 × 129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.54x = 39,696.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,696.39/222.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.38

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