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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.36, 335.06 and 127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.36, 335.06 and 127.80 is: 191.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.36 : 335.06 = 127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.36/335.06 = 127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.36x = 335.06 × 127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.36x = 42,820.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,820.67/223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.71

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