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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.50, 335.25 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.50, 335.25 and 127.32 is: 190.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.50 : 335.25 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.50/335.25 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.50x = 335.25 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.50x = 42,684.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,684.03/223.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.98

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