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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.69, 307.32 and 129.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.69, 307.32 and 129.45 is: 178.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.69 : 307.32 = 129.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.69/307.32 = 129.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.69x = 307.32 × 129.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.69x = 39,781.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,781.88/222.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.64

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