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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.14, 350.67 and 137.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.14, 350.67 and 137.75 is: 206.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.14 : 350.67 = 137.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.14/350.67 = 137.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.14x = 350.67 × 137.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.14x = 48,304.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,304.79/234.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.31

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