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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.30, 351 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.30, 351 and 136.56 is: 204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.30 : 351 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.30/351 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.30x = 351 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.30x = 47,932.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,932.56/234.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.58

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