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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226, 339.18 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226, 339.18 and 129.88 is: 194.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226 : 339.18 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226/339.18 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226x = 339.18 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226x = 44,052.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,052.70/226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.92

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