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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.24, 350.92 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.24, 350.92 and 131.28 is: 196.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.24 : 350.92 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.24/350.92 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.24x = 350.92 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.24x = 46,068.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,068.78/234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.67

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