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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.70, 344.66 and 126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.70, 344.66 and 126.98 is: 190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.70 : 344.66 = 126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.70/344.66 = 126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.70x = 344.66 × 126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.70x = 43,765.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,765.15/229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.54

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