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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.48, 351.84 and 131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.48, 351.84 and 131.70 is: 197.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.48 : 351.84 = 131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.48/351.84 = 131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.48x = 351.84 × 131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.48x = 46,337.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,337.33/234.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.62

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