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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.54, 307.13 and 129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.54, 307.13 and 129.27 is: 178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.54 : 307.13 = 129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.54/307.13 = 129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.54x = 307.13 × 129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.54x = 39,702.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,702.70/222.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.41

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