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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.93, 351.25 and 131.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.93, 351.25 and 131.42 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.93 : 351.25 = 131.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.93/351.25 = 131.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.93x = 351.25 × 131.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.93x = 46,161.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,161.82/233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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