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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.46, 351.40 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.46, 351.40 and 126.18 is: 189.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.46 : 351.40 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.46/351.40 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.46x = 351.40 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.46x = 44,339.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,339.65/234.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.11

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