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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.99, 353.96 and 126.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.99, 353.96 and 126.19 is: 189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.99 : 353.96 = 126.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.99/353.96 = 126.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.99x = 353.96 × 126.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.99x = 44,665.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,665.69/235.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.27

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