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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.68, 351.82 and 126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.68, 351.82 and 126.35 is: 189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.68 : 351.82 = 126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.68/351.82 = 126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.68x = 351.82 × 126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.68x = 44,450.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,450.07/234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.41

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