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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.92, 343.53 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.92, 343.53 and 126.27 is: 189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.92 : 343.53 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.92/343.53 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.92x = 343.53 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.92x = 43,377.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,377.53/228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.49

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