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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.36, 350.88 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.36, 350.88 and 126.24 is: 189.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.36 : 350.88 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.36/350.88 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.36x = 350.88 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.36x = 44,295.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,295.09/234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.00

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