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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.45, 351.48 and 138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.45, 351.48 and 138.06 is: 206.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.45 : 351.48 = 138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.45/351.48 = 138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.45x = 351.48 × 138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.45x = 48,525.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,525.33/234.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.98

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