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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.32, 351.06 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.32, 351.06 and 131.34 is: 196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.32 : 351.06 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.32/351.06 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.32x = 351.06 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.32x = 46,108.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,108.22/234.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.77

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