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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.37, 338.19 and 122.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.37, 338.19 and 122.59 is: 183.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.37 : 338.19 = 122.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.37/338.19 = 122.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.37x = 338.19 × 122.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.37x = 41,458.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,458.71/225.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.96

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