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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.48, 334.86 and 127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.48, 334.86 and 127 is: 190.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.48 : 334.86 = 127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.48/334.86 = 127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.48x = 334.86 × 127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.48x = 42,527.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,527.22/223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.30

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