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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.79, 352.46 and 126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.79, 352.46 and 126.79 is: 190.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.79 : 352.46 = 126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.79/352.46 = 126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.79x = 352.46 × 126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.79x = 44,687.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,687.77/234.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.33

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