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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.73, 338.78 and 128.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.73, 338.78 and 128.33 is: 192.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.73 : 338.78 = 128.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.73/338.78 = 128.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.73x = 338.78 × 128.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.73x = 43,475.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,475.64/225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.60

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