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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 338.41 and 127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 338.41 and 127.11 is: 190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 338.41 = 127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/338.41 = 127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 338.41 × 127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 43,015.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,015.30/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.27

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