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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.84, 307.50 and 129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.84, 307.50 and 129.63 is: 178.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.84 : 307.50 = 129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.84/307.50 = 129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.84x = 307.50 × 129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.84x = 39,861.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,861.23/222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.88

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