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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.70, 351.92 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.70, 351.92 and 137.16 is: 205.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.70 : 351.92 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.70/351.92 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.70x = 351.92 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.70x = 48,269.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,269.69/234.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.67

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