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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.02, 343.20 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.02, 343.20 and 126.18 is: 189.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.02 : 343.20 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.02/343.20 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.02x = 343.20 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.02x = 43,304.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,304.98/229.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.09

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