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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.82, 344.52 and 126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.82, 344.52 and 126.95 is: 190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.82 : 344.52 = 126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.82/344.52 = 126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.82x = 344.52 × 126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.82x = 43,735.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,735.09/229.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.31

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