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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.47, 338.31 and 129.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.47, 338.31 and 129.29 is: 193.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.47 : 338.31 = 129.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.47/338.31 = 129.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.47x = 338.31 × 129.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.47x = 43,738.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,738.41/225.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.99

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