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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.78, 353.77 and 126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.78, 353.77 and 126.34 is: 189.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.78 : 353.77 = 126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.78/353.77 = 126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.78x = 353.77 × 126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.78x = 44,694.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,694.10/235.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.56

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