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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.26, 351.06 and 136.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.26, 351.06 and 136.73 is: 204.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.26 : 351.06 = 136.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.26/351.06 = 136.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.26x = 351.06 × 136.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.26x = 48,000.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,000.43/234.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.90

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