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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.69, 344.53 and 127.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.69, 344.53 and 127.03 is: 190.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.69 : 344.53 = 127.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.69/344.53 = 127.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.69x = 344.53 × 127.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.69x = 43,763.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,763.29/229.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.53

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