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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.75, 351.85 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.75, 351.85 and 132.02 is: 197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.75 : 351.85 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.75/351.85 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.75x = 351.85 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.75x = 46,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,451.24/234.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.88

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