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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.34, 352.27 and 131.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.34, 352.27 and 131.83 is: 198.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.34 : 352.27 = 131.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.34/352.27 = 131.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.34x = 352.27 × 131.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.34x = 46,439.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,439.41/234.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.17

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