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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.54, 340.12 and 129.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.54, 340.12 and 129.10 is: 193.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.54 : 340.12 = 129.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.54/340.12 = 129.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.54x = 340.12 × 129.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.54x = 43,909.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,909.49/226.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.83

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