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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.10, 350.92 and 136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.10, 350.92 and 136.68 is: 204.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.10 : 350.92 = 136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.10/350.92 = 136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.10x = 350.92 × 136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.10x = 47,963.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,963.75/234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.89

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