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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.57, 351.99 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.57, 351.99 and 126.48 is: 189.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.57 : 351.99 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.57/351.99 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.57x = 351.99 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.57x = 44,519.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,519.70/234.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.79

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