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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.37, 351.40 and 131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.37, 351.40 and 131.80 is: 197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.37 : 351.40 = 131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.37/351.40 = 131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.37x = 351.40 × 131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.37x = 46,314.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,314.52/234.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.61

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