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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.76, 335.64 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.76, 335.64 and 127.64 is: 191.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.76 : 335.64 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.76/335.64 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.76x = 335.64 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.76x = 42,839.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,839.41/223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.46

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