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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.63, 352.17 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.63, 352.17 and 132.03 is: 198.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.63 : 352.17 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.63/352.17 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.63x = 352.17 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.63x = 46,497.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,497.01/234.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.17

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