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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.34, 337.52 and 127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.34, 337.52 and 127.62 is: 191.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.34 : 337.52 = 127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.34/337.52 = 127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.34x = 337.52 × 127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.34x = 43,074.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,074.62/225.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.16

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