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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.77, 307.37 and 129.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.77, 307.37 and 129.49 is: 178.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.77 : 307.37 = 129.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.77/307.37 = 129.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.77x = 307.37 × 129.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.77x = 39,799.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,799.93/222.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.66

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