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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.24, 350.74 and 126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.24, 350.74 and 126.04 is: 188.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.24 : 350.74 = 126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.24/350.74 = 126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.24x = 350.74 × 126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.24x = 44,207.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,207.27/234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.73

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