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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.98, 338.96 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.98, 338.96 and 129.86 is: 194.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.98 : 338.96 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.98/338.96 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.98x = 338.96 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.98x = 44,017.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,017.35/225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.78

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