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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.76, 351.88 and 126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.76, 351.88 and 126.40 is: 189.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.76 : 351.88 = 126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.76/351.88 = 126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.76x = 351.88 × 126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.76x = 44,477.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,477.63/234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.46

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