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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 350.80 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234, 350.80 and 131.32 is: 196.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 350.80 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/350.80 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 350.80 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 46,067.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,067.06/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.87

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