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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.87, 352.06 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.87, 352.06 and 126.43 is: 189.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.87 : 352.06 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.87/352.06 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.87x = 352.06 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.87x = 44,509.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,509.75/234.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.51

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