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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.24, 343.95 and 126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.24, 343.95 and 126.59 is: 189.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.24 : 343.95 = 126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.24/343.95 = 126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.24x = 343.95 × 126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.24x = 43,542.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,542.38/229.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.94

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