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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 351.27 and 136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 351.27 and 136.77 is: 205.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 351.27 = 136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/351.27 = 136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 351.27 × 136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 48,043.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,043.20/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.23

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