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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.10, 354.02 and 126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.10, 354.02 and 126.28 is: 189.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.10 : 354.02 = 126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.10/354.02 = 126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.10x = 354.02 × 126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.10x = 44,705.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,705.65/236.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.35

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