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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.78, 336.66 and 127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.78, 336.66 and 127.14 is: 190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.78 : 336.66 = 127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.78/336.66 = 127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.78x = 336.66 × 127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.78x = 42,802.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,802.95/224.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.42

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