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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.72, 353.27 and 126.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.72, 353.27 and 126.02 is: 188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.72 : 353.27 = 126.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.72/353.27 = 126.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.72x = 353.27 × 126.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.72x = 44,516.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,516.69/235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.86

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