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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.70, 352.20 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.70, 352.20 and 132.18 is: 198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.70 : 352.20 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.70/352.20 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.70x = 352.20 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.70x = 46,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,553.80/234.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.35

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