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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.66, 351.48 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.66, 351.48 and 126.22 is: 189.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.66 : 351.48 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.66/351.48 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.66x = 351.48 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.66x = 44,363.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,363.81/234.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.06

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