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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.30, 343.94 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.30, 343.94 and 127.23 is: 190.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.30 : 343.94 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.30/343.94 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.30x = 343.94 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.30x = 43,759.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,759.80/229.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.84

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