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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.79, 351.86 and 131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.79, 351.86 and 131.98 is: 197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.79 : 351.86 = 131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.79/351.86 = 131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.79x = 351.86 × 131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.79x = 46,438.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,438.48/234.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.79

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