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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.67, 343.76 and 126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.67, 343.76 and 126.71 is: 189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.67 : 343.76 = 126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.67/343.76 = 126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.67x = 343.76 × 126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.67x = 43,555.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,555.48/229.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.65

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