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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.34, 337.11 and 126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.34, 337.11 and 126.98 is: 190.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.34 : 337.11 = 126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.34/337.11 = 126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.34x = 337.11 × 126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.34x = 42,807.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,807.94/224.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.82

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