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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.89, 307.56 and 129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.89, 307.56 and 129.66 is: 178.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.89 : 307.56 = 129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.89/307.56 = 129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.89x = 307.56 × 129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.89x = 39,878.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,878.23/222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.91

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