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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.48, 338.22 and 127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.48, 338.22 and 127.92 is: 191.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.48 : 338.22 = 127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.48/338.22 = 127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.48x = 338.22 × 127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.48x = 43,265.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,265.10/225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.88

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