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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.06, 337.50 and 127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.06, 337.50 and 127.56 is: 191.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.06 : 337.50 = 127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.06/337.50 = 127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.06x = 337.50 × 127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.06x = 43,051.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,051.50/225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.29

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