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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.99, 338.68 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.99, 338.68 and 128.52 is: 192.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.99 : 338.68 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.99/338.68 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.99x = 338.68 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.99x = 43,527.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,527.31/225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.61

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