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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.37, 338.05 and 86.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.37, 338.05 and 86.51 is: 129.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.37 : 338.05 = 86.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.37/338.05 = 86.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.37x = 338.05 × 86.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.37x = 29,245.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,245.89/225.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.77

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