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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.93, 307.62 and 128.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.93, 307.62 and 128.41 is: 177.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.93 : 307.62 = 128.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.93/307.62 = 128.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.93x = 307.62 × 128.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.93x = 39,501.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,501.48/222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.19

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