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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.83, 339.99 and 129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.83, 339.99 and 129.38 is: 193.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.83 : 339.99 = 129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.83/339.99 = 129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.83x = 339.99 × 129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.83x = 43,986.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,986.21/226.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.92

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