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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.86, 338.45 and 128.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.86, 338.45 and 128.25 is: 192.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.86 : 338.45 = 128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.86/338.45 = 128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.86x = 338.45 × 128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.86x = 43,405.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,405.57/225.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.18

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