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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.97, 339.00 and 128.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.97, 339.00 and 128.51 is: 192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.97 : 339.00 = 128.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.97/339.00 = 128.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.97x = 339.00 × 128.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.97x = 43,565.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,565.42/225.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.80

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