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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.19, 343.20 and 126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.19, 343.20 and 126.53 is: 189.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.19 : 343.20 = 126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.19/343.20 = 126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.19x = 343.20 × 126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.19x = 43,423.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,423.38/229.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.47

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