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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.70, 338.13 and 129.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.70, 338.13 and 129.22 is: 193.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.70 : 338.13 = 129.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.70/338.13 = 129.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.70x = 338.13 × 129.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.70x = 43,693.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,693.16/225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.59

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