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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.33, 351.61 and 136.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.33, 351.61 and 136.99 is: 205.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.33 : 351.61 = 136.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.33/351.61 = 136.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.33x = 351.61 × 136.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.33x = 48,167.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,167.15/234.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.56

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