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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.44, 351.66 and 138.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.44, 351.66 and 138.19 is: 207.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.44 : 351.66 = 138.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.44/351.66 = 138.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.44x = 351.66 × 138.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.44x = 48,595.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,595.53/234.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.28

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