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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.50, 338.25 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.50, 338.25 and 129.32 is: 193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.50 : 338.25 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.50/338.25 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.50x = 338.25 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.50x = 43,742.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,742.49/225.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.98

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