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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.20, 351.39 and 124.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.20, 351.39 and 124.51 is: 186.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.20 : 351.39 = 124.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.20/351.39 = 124.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.20x = 351.39 × 124.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.20x = 43,751.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,751.57/234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.82

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