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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.92, 343.62 and 126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.92, 343.62 and 126.25 is: 189.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.92 : 343.62 = 126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.92/343.62 = 126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.92x = 343.62 × 126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.92x = 43,381.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,381.17/228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.51

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