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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.58, 352.01 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.58, 352.01 and 126.44 is: 189.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.58 : 352.01 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.58/352.01 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.58x = 352.01 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.58x = 44,508.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,508.14/234.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.74

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