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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.62, 344.45 and 127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.62, 344.45 and 127.11 is: 190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.62 : 344.45 = 127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.62/344.45 = 127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.62x = 344.45 × 127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.62x = 43,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,783.04/229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.68

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