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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.28, 351.26 and 93.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.28, 351.26 and 93.47 is: 140.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.28 : 351.26 = 93.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.28/351.26 = 93.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.28x = 351.26 × 93.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.28x = 32,832.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,832.90/234.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.14

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