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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.79, 351.02 and 131.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.79, 351.02 and 131.05 is: 196.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.79 : 351.02 = 131.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.79/351.02 = 131.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.79x = 351.02 × 131.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.79x = 46,001.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,001.17/233.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.76

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