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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.04, 343.32 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.04, 343.32 and 126.20 is: 189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.04 : 343.32 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.04/343.32 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.04x = 343.32 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.04x = 43,326.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,326.98/229.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.17

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