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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.71, 344.41 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.71, 344.41 and 126.92 is: 190.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.71 : 344.41 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.71/344.41 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.71x = 344.41 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.71x = 43,712.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,712.52/229.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.29

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