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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.19, 354.02 and 126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.19, 354.02 and 126.42 is: 189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.19 : 354.02 = 126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.19/354.02 = 126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.19x = 354.02 × 126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.19x = 44,754.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,754.58/236.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.49

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