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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.99, 352.49 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.99, 352.49 and 126.77 is: 190.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.99 : 352.49 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.99/352.49 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.99x = 352.49 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.99x = 44,682.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,682.76/234.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.15

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