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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.25, 344.01 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.25, 344.01 and 126.60 is: 189.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.25 : 344.01 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.25/344.01 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.25x = 344.01 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.25x = 43,551.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,551.67/229.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.97

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