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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.67, 351.49 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.67, 351.49 and 131.90 is: 197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.67 : 351.49 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.67/351.49 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.67x = 351.49 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.67x = 46,361.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,361.73/234.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.56

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