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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.63, 307.14 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.63, 307.14 and 129.36 is: 178.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.63 : 307.14 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.63/307.14 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.63x = 307.14 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.63x = 39,731.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,731.63/222.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.46

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