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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 337.87 and 127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 337.87 and 127.82 is: 191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 337.87 = 127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/337.87 = 127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 337.87 × 127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 43,184.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,184.53/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.66

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