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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.53, 351.87 and 137.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.53, 351.87 and 137.01 is: 205.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.53 : 351.87 = 137.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.53/351.87 = 137.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.53x = 351.87 × 137.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.53x = 48,209.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,209.71/234.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.56

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