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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.55, 346.01 and 126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.55, 346.01 and 126.51 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.55 : 346.01 = 126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.55/346.01 = 126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.55x = 346.01 × 126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.55x = 43,774.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,774.28/230.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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