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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.70, 335.13 and 127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.70, 335.13 and 127.22 is: 190.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.70 : 335.13 = 127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.70/335.13 = 127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.70x = 335.13 × 127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.70x = 42,635.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,635.24/223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.59

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