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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.71, 336.53 and 126.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.71, 336.53 and 126.97 is: 190.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.71 : 336.53 = 126.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.71/336.53 = 126.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.71x = 336.53 × 126.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.71x = 42,729.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,729.21/224.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.15

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