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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.78, 343.78 and 126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.78, 343.78 and 126.14 is: 189.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.78 : 343.78 = 126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.78/343.78 = 126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.78x = 343.78 × 126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.78x = 43,364.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,364.41/228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.55

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