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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.49, 351.73 and 138.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.49, 351.73 and 138.91 is: 208.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.49 : 351.73 = 138.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.49/351.73 = 138.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.49x = 351.73 × 138.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.49x = 48,857.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,857.06/234.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.36

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