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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.26, 351.48 and 126.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.26, 351.48 and 126.13 is: 189.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.26 : 351.48 = 126.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.26/351.48 = 126.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.26x = 351.48 × 126.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.26x = 44,332.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,332.17/234.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.24

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