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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.86, 339.33 and 129.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.86, 339.33 and 129.74 is: 194.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.86 : 339.33 = 129.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.86/339.33 = 129.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.86x = 339.33 × 129.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.86x = 44,024.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,024.67/225.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.92

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