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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.39, 344.25 and 126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.39, 344.25 and 126.76 is: 190.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.39 : 344.25 = 126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.39/344.25 = 126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.39x = 344.25 × 126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.39x = 43,635.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,635.95/229.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.23

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