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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.33, 351.65 and 131.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.33, 351.65 and 131.71 is: 197.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.33 : 351.65 = 131.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.33/351.65 = 131.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.33x = 351.65 × 131.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.33x = 46,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,314.06/234.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.64

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