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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.64, 338.50 and 128.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.64, 338.50 and 128.18 is: 192.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.64 : 338.50 = 128.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.64/338.50 = 128.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.64x = 338.50 × 128.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.64x = 43,388.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,388.93/225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.29

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