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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 351.08 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234, 351.08 and 131.16 is: 196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 351.08 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/351.08 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 351.08 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 46,047.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,047.65/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.78

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