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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.08, 350.80 and 131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.08, 350.80 and 131.36 is: 196.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.08 : 350.80 = 131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.08/350.80 = 131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.08x = 350.80 × 131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.08x = 46,081.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,081.09/234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.86

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