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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.55, 307.14 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.55, 307.14 and 129.32 is: 178.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.55 : 307.14 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.55/307.14 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.55x = 307.14 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.55x = 39,719.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,719.34/222.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.47

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