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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.78, 352.08 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.78, 352.08 and 126.54 is: 189.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.78 : 352.08 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.78/352.08 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.78x = 352.08 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.78x = 44,552.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,552.20/234.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.76

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