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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.33, 337.94 and 127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.33, 337.94 and 127.92 is: 191.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.33 : 337.94 = 127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.33/337.94 = 127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.33x = 337.94 × 127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.33x = 43,228.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,228.65/225.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.85

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