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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.51, 351.86 and 126.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.51, 351.86 and 126.17 is: 189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.51 : 351.86 = 126.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.51/351.86 = 126.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.51x = 351.86 × 126.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.51x = 44,395.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,395.37/234.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.31

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