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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.28, 351.26 and 131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.28, 351.26 and 131.48 is: 197.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.28 : 351.26 = 131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.28/351.26 = 131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.28x = 351.26 × 131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.28x = 46,183.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,183.66/234.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.13

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