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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.19, 351.77 and 147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.19, 351.77 and 147.63 is: 221.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.19 : 351.77 = 147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.19/351.77 = 147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.19x = 351.77 × 147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.19x = 51,931.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,931.81/234.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.75

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