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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.46, 351.51 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.46, 351.51 and 131.68 is: 197.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.46 : 351.51 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.46/351.51 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.46x = 351.51 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.46x = 46,286.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,286.84/234.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.42

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