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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.62, 343.16 and 126.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.62, 343.16 and 126.02 is: 189.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.62 : 343.16 = 126.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.62/343.16 = 126.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.62x = 343.16 × 126.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.62x = 43,242.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,242.68/228.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.15

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