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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.17, 351.26 and 138.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.17, 351.26 and 138.59 is: 207.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.17 : 351.26 = 138.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.17/351.26 = 138.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.17x = 351.26 × 138.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.17x = 48,681.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,681.83/234.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.89

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