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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.13, 335.96 and 128.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.13, 335.96 and 128.01 is: 191.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.13 : 335.96 = 128.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.13/335.96 = 128.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.13x = 335.96 × 128.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.13x = 43,005.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,005.60/224.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.88

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