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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.05, 351.06 and 131.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.05, 351.06 and 131.27 is: 196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.05 : 351.06 = 131.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.05/351.06 = 131.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.05x = 351.06 × 131.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.05x = 46,083.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,083.65/234.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.90

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