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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.29, 343.53 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.29, 343.53 and 126.54 is: 189.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.29 : 343.53 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.29/343.53 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.29x = 343.53 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.29x = 43,470.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,470.29/229.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.59

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