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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.98, 307.75 and 129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.98, 307.75 and 129.76 is: 179.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.98 : 307.75 = 129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.98/307.75 = 129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.98x = 307.75 × 129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.98x = 39,933.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,933.64/222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.09

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