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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.92, 344.58 and 127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.92, 344.58 and 127.25 is: 190.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.92 : 344.58 = 127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.92/344.58 = 127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.92x = 344.58 × 127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.92x = 43,849.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,849.19/229.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.71

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