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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.24, 351.29 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.24, 351.29 and 136.74 is: 205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.24 : 351.29 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.24/351.29 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.24x = 351.29 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.24x = 48,034.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,034.31/234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.06

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