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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.64, 335.48 and 127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.64, 335.48 and 127.36 is: 191.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.64 : 335.48 = 127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.64/335.48 = 127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.64x = 335.48 × 127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.64x = 42,726.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,726.73/223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.05

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