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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.31, 354.16 and 126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.31, 354.16 and 126.35 is: 189.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.31 : 354.16 = 126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.31/354.16 = 126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.31x = 354.16 × 126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.31x = 44,748.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,748.12/236.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.36

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