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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.51, 351.45 and 131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.51, 351.45 and 131.70 is: 197.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.51 : 351.45 = 131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.51/351.45 = 131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.51x = 351.45 × 131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.51x = 46,285.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,285.97/234.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.37

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