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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.35, 352.32 and 126.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.35, 352.32 and 126.81 is: 189.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.35 : 352.32 = 126.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.35/352.32 = 126.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.35x = 352.32 × 126.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.35x = 44,678.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,678.58/235.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.84

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