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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.12, 350.98 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.12, 350.98 and 131.32 is: 196.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.12 : 350.98 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.12/350.98 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.12x = 350.98 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.12x = 46,090.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,090.69/234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.87

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