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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.63, 307.18 and 129.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.63, 307.18 and 129.39 is: 178.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.63 : 307.18 = 129.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.63/307.18 = 129.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.63x = 307.18 × 129.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.63x = 39,746.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,746.02/222.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.53

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