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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.91, 351.96 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.91, 351.96 and 126.64 is: 189.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.91 : 351.96 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.91/351.96 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.91x = 351.96 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.91x = 44,572.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,572.21/234.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.74

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