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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.14, 343.89 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.14, 343.89 and 126.50 is: 189.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.14 : 343.89 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.14/343.89 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.14x = 343.89 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.14x = 43,500.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,500.37/229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.84

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