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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.69, 316.97 and 126.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.69, 316.97 and 126.19 is: 174.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.69 : 316.97 = 126.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.69/316.97 = 126.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.69x = 316.97 × 126.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.69x = 39,997.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,997.97/229.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.14

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