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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.07, 351.83 and 131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.07, 351.83 and 131.56 is: 197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.07 : 351.83 = 131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.07/351.83 = 131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.07x = 351.83 × 131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.07x = 46,286.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,286.20/234.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.75

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