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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.32, 334.95 and 127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.32, 334.95 and 127.14 is: 190.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.32 : 334.95 = 127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.32/334.95 = 127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.32x = 334.95 × 127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.32x = 42,585.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,585.54/223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.69

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