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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.64, 338.82 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.64, 338.82 and 129.52 is: 194.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.64 : 338.82 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.64/338.82 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.64x = 338.82 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.64x = 43,883.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,883.97/225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.49

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