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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.59, 351.42 and 136.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.59, 351.42 and 136.85 is: 205.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.59 : 351.42 = 136.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.59/351.42 = 136.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.59x = 351.42 × 136.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.59x = 48,090.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,090.07/234.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.00

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