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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.04, 351.04 and 87.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.04, 351.04 and 87.78 is: 131.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.04 : 351.04 = 87.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.04/351.04 = 87.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.04x = 351.04 × 87.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.04x = 30,814.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,814.29/234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.66

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