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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.36, 351.27 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.36, 351.27 and 126 is: 188.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.36 : 351.27 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.36/351.27 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.36x = 351.27 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.36x = 44,260.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,260.02/234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.85

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