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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.10, 337.38 and 127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.10, 337.38 and 127.54 is: 191.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.10 : 337.38 = 127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.10/337.38 = 127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.10x = 337.38 × 127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.10x = 43,029.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,029.45/225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.16

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