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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.39, 336.60 and 126.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.39, 336.60 and 126.89 is: 190.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.39 : 336.60 = 126.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.39/336.60 = 126.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.39x = 336.60 × 126.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.39x = 42,711.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,711.17/224.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.34

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