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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.47, 337.92 and 127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.47, 337.92 and 127.92 is: 191.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.47 : 337.92 = 127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.47/337.92 = 127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.47x = 337.92 × 127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.47x = 43,226.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,226.73/225.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.72

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