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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.26, 336.71 and 126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.26, 336.71 and 126.95 is: 190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.26 : 336.71 = 126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.26/336.71 = 126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.26x = 336.71 × 126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.26x = 42,743.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,743.97/224.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.60

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