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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.48, 352.03 and 131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.48, 352.03 and 131.82 is: 197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.48 : 352.03 = 131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.48/352.03 = 131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.48x = 352.03 × 131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.48x = 46,404.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,404.59/234.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.90

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