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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.38, 344.07 and 126.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.38, 344.07 and 126.65 is: 189.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.38 : 344.07 = 126.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.38/344.07 = 126.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.38x = 344.07 × 126.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.38x = 43,574.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,574.75/229.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.97

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