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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.20, 337.45 and 127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.20, 337.45 and 127.58 is: 191.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.20 : 337.45 = 127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.20/337.45 = 127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.20x = 337.45 × 127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.20x = 43,051.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,051.87/225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.17

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