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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.07, 343.66 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.07, 343.66 and 126.21 is: 189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.07 : 343.66 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.07/343.66 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.07x = 343.66 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.07x = 43,372.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,372.07/229.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.34

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