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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.51, 351.91 and 131.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.51, 351.91 and 131.99 is: 198.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.51 : 351.91 = 131.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.51/351.91 = 131.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.51x = 351.91 × 131.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.51x = 46,449.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,449.56/234.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.07

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