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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.89, 338.29 and 129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.89, 338.29 and 129.50 is: 193.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.89 : 338.29 = 129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.89/338.29 = 129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.89x = 338.29 × 129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.89x = 43,808.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,808.56/225.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.94

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