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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.39, 351.84 and 137.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.39, 351.84 and 137.00 is: 205.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.39 : 351.84 = 137.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.39/351.84 = 137.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.39x = 351.84 × 137.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.39x = 48,200.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,200.32/234.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.64

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