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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.77, 352.46 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.77, 352.46 and 137.36 is: 206.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.77 : 352.46 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.77/352.46 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.77x = 352.46 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.77x = 48,411.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,411.46/234.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.21

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