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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.22, 337.51 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.22, 337.51 and 129.06 is: 193.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.22 : 337.51 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.22/337.51 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.22x = 337.51 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.22x = 43,559.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,559.04/225.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.41

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