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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.09, 335.91 and 126.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.09, 335.91 and 126.65 is: 189.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.09 : 335.91 = 126.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.09/335.91 = 126.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.09x = 335.91 × 126.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.09x = 42,541.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,541.32/224.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.84

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