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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.59, 335.49 and 127.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.59, 335.49 and 127.41 is: 191.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.59 : 335.49 = 127.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.59/335.49 = 127.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.59x = 335.49 × 127.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.59x = 42,743.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,743.76/223.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.17

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