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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.61, 351 and 137.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.61, 351 and 137.49 is: 206.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.61 : 351 = 137.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.61/351 = 137.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.61x = 351 × 137.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.61x = 48,258.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,258.99/233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.58

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