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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.80, 339.93 and 129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.80, 339.93 and 129.30 is: 193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.80 : 339.93 = 129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.80/339.93 = 129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.80x = 339.93 × 129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.80x = 43,951.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,951.67/226.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.79

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