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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.47, 344.25 and 126.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.47, 344.25 and 126.70 is: 190.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.47 : 344.25 = 126.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.47/344.25 = 126.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.47x = 344.25 × 126.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.47x = 43,615.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,615.61/229.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.07

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