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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.73, 353.80 and 126.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.73, 353.80 and 126.13 is: 189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.73 : 353.80 = 126.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.73/353.80 = 126.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.73x = 353.80 × 126.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.73x = 44,623.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,623.59/235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.30

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