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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.21, 337.28 and 127.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.21, 337.28 and 127.47 is: 190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.21 : 337.28 = 127.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.21/337.28 = 127.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.21x = 337.28 × 127.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.21x = 42,993.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,993.08/225.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.90

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