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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.63, 343.15 and 126.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.63, 343.15 and 126.01 is: 189.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.63 : 343.15 = 126.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.63/343.15 = 126.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.63x = 343.15 × 126.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.63x = 43,239.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,239.16/228.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.12

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