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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.18, 337.83 and 127.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.18, 337.83 and 127.83 is: 191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.18 : 337.83 = 127.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.18/337.83 = 127.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.18x = 337.83 × 127.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.18x = 43,184.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,184.81/225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.78

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