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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.19, 352.47 and 126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.19, 352.47 and 126.86 is: 190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.19 : 352.47 = 126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.19/352.47 = 126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.19x = 352.47 × 126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.19x = 44,712.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,712.58/235.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.12

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