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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.16, 343.75 and 126.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.16, 343.75 and 126.49 is: 189.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.16 : 343.75 = 126.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.16/343.75 = 126.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.16x = 343.75 × 126.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.16x = 43,480.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,480.00/229.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.74

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