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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.18, 351.29 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.18, 351.29 and 131.24 is: 196.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.18 : 351.29 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.18/351.29 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.18x = 351.29 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.18x = 46,103.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,103.30/234.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.87

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