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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.26, 346.71 and 126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.26, 346.71 and 126.98 is: 190.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.26 : 346.71 = 126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.26/346.71 = 126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.26x = 346.71 × 126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.26x = 44,025.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,025.24/231.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.37

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