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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.57, 307.13 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.57, 307.13 and 129.32 is: 178.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.57 : 307.13 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.57/307.13 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.57x = 307.13 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.57x = 39,716.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,716.52/222.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.45

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