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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.09, 337.23 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.09, 337.23 and 127.08 is: 190.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.09 : 337.23 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.09/337.23 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.09x = 337.23 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.09x = 42,855.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,855.19/225.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.39

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