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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.56, 351.63 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.56, 351.63 and 126.22 is: 189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.56 : 351.63 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.56/351.63 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.56x = 351.63 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.56x = 44,381.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,381.86/234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.22

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