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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.81, 338.17 and 129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.81, 338.17 and 129.33 is: 193.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.81 : 338.17 = 129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.81/338.17 = 129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.81x = 338.17 × 129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.81x = 43,735.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,735.53/225.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.68

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