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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.92, 335.34 and 127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.92, 335.34 and 127.56 is: 191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.92 : 335.34 = 127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.92/335.34 = 127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.92x = 335.34 × 127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.92x = 42,775.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,775.97/223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.03

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