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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235, 352.20 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235, 352.20 and 126.56 is: 189.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235 : 352.20 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235/352.20 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235x = 352.20 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235x = 44,574.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,574.43/235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.68

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