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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.15, 337.26 and 128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.15, 337.26 and 128.76 is: 192.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.15 : 337.26 = 128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.15/337.26 = 128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.15x = 337.26 × 128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.15x = 43,425.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,425.60/225.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.87

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