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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.84, 343.05 and 126.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.84, 343.05 and 126.03 is: 188.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.84 : 343.05 = 126.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.84/343.05 = 126.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.84x = 343.05 × 126.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.84x = 43,234.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,234.59/228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.93

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