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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.76, 344.62 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.76, 344.62 and 127.02 is: 190.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.76 : 344.62 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.76/344.62 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.76x = 344.62 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.76x = 43,773.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,773.63/229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.52

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