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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.84, 338.35 and 127.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.84, 338.35 and 127.83 is: 191.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.84 : 338.35 = 127.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.84/338.35 = 127.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.84x = 338.35 × 127.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.84x = 43,251.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,251.28/225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.51

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