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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.27, 350.87 and 131.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.27, 350.87 and 131.35 is: 196.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.27 : 350.87 = 131.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.27/350.87 = 131.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.27x = 350.87 × 131.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.27x = 46,086.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,086.77/234.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.73

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