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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.93, 350.90 and 131.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.93, 350.90 and 131.42 is: 197.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.93 : 350.90 = 131.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.93/350.90 = 131.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.93x = 350.90 × 131.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.93x = 46,115.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,115.99/233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.13

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