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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.33, 351.27 and 131.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.33, 351.27 and 131.51 is: 197.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.33 : 351.27 = 131.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.33/351.27 = 131.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.33x = 351.27 × 131.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.33x = 46,195.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,195.52/234.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.14

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