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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.27, 351.33 and 131.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.27, 351.33 and 131.61 is: 197.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.27 : 351.33 = 131.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.27/351.33 = 131.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.27x = 351.33 × 131.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.27x = 46,238.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,238.54/234.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.37

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