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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.63, 336.98 and 127.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.63, 336.98 and 127.09 is: 190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.63 : 336.98 = 127.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.63/336.98 = 127.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.63x = 336.98 × 127.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.63x = 42,825.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,825.31/224.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.65

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