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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.40, 351.40 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.40, 351.40 and 131.64 is: 197.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.40 : 351.40 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.40/351.40 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.40x = 351.40 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.40x = 46,258.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,258.30/234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.35

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