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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.50, 351.82 and 138.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.50, 351.82 and 138.26 is: 207.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.50 : 351.82 = 138.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.50/351.82 = 138.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.50x = 351.82 × 138.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.50x = 48,642.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,642.63/234.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.43

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