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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.67, 350.51 and 138.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.67, 350.51 and 138.09 is: 207.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.67 : 350.51 = 138.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.67/350.51 = 138.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.67x = 350.51 × 138.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.67x = 48,401.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,401.93/233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.14

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