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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.76, 338.67 and 129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.76, 338.67 and 129.58 is: 194.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.76 : 338.67 = 129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.76/338.67 = 129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.76x = 338.67 × 129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.76x = 43,884.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,884.86/225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.39

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