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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.01, 337.55 and 127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.01, 337.55 and 127.54 is: 191.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.01 : 337.55 = 127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.01/337.55 = 127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.01x = 337.55 × 127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.01x = 43,049.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,049.65/225.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.33

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