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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.10, 351.95 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.10, 351.95 and 126.56 is: 189.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.10 : 351.95 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.10/351.95 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.10x = 351.95 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.10x = 44,543.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,543.04/235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.46

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