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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.76, 344.56 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.76, 344.56 and 126.96 is: 190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.76 : 344.56 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.76/344.56 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.76x = 344.56 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.76x = 43,745.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,745.34/229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.40

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