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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.74, 335.55 and 127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.74, 335.55 and 127.50 is: 191.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.74 : 335.55 = 127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.74/335.55 = 127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.74x = 335.55 × 127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.74x = 42,782.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,782.63/223.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.22

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