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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.54, 335.52 and 127.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.54, 335.52 and 127.42 is: 191.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.54 : 335.52 = 127.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.54/335.52 = 127.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.54x = 335.52 × 127.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.54x = 42,751.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,751.96/223.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.25

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