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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.13, 342.19 and 126.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.13, 342.19 and 126.07 is: 189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.13 : 342.19 = 126.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.13/342.19 = 126.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.13x = 342.19 × 126.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.13x = 43,139.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,139.89/228.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.10

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