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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.70, 353.73 and 126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.70, 353.73 and 126.14 is: 189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.70 : 353.73 = 126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.70/353.73 = 126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.70x = 353.73 × 126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.70x = 44,617.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,617.73/235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.30

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