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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.39, 351.17 and 138.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.39, 351.17 and 138.15 is: 206.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.39 : 351.17 = 138.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.39/351.17 = 138.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.39x = 351.17 × 138.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.39x = 48,513.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,513.44/234.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.98

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