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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.60, 344.38 and 126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.60, 344.38 and 126.86 is: 190.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.60 : 344.38 = 126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.60/344.38 = 126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.60x = 344.38 × 126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.60x = 43,688.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,688.05/229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.28

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