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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.08, 343.82 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.08, 343.82 and 126.44 is: 189.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.08 : 343.82 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.08/343.82 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.08x = 343.82 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.08x = 43,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,470.25/229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.76

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