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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.56, 334.80 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.56, 334.80 and 127.08 is: 190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.56 : 334.80 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.56/334.80 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.56x = 334.80 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.56x = 42,546.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,546.38/223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.31

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