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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.66, 351.57 and 126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.66, 351.57 and 126.42 is: 189.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.66 : 351.57 = 126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.66/351.57 = 126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.66x = 351.57 × 126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.66x = 44,445.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,445.48/234.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.40

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