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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.28, 352.03 and 126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.28, 352.03 and 126.15 is: 189.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.28 : 352.03 = 126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.28/352.03 = 126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.28x = 352.03 × 126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.28x = 44,408.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,408.58/234.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.55

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