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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.61, 351.68 and 131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.61, 351.68 and 131.98 is: 197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.61 : 351.68 = 131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.61/351.68 = 131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.61x = 351.68 × 131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.61x = 46,413.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,413.19/234.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.83

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