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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.40, 334.50 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.40, 334.50 and 127.04 is: 190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.40 : 334.50 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.40/334.50 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.40x = 334.50 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.40x = 42,494.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,494.88/223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.22

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