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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.94, 339.10 and 128.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.94, 339.10 and 128.50 is: 192.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.94 : 339.10 = 128.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.94/339.10 = 128.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.94x = 339.10 × 128.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.94x = 43,574.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,574.35/225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.86

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