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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.83, 351.63 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.83, 351.63 and 126.09 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.83 : 351.63 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.83/351.63 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.83x = 351.63 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.83x = 44,337.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,337.03/234.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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