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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.79, 338.60 and 128.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.79, 338.60 and 128.25 is: 192.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.79 : 338.60 = 128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.79/338.60 = 128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.79x = 338.60 × 128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.79x = 43,425.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,425.77/225.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.33

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