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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.81, 351.98 and 97.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.81, 351.98 and 97.94 is: 146.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.81 : 351.98 = 97.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.81/351.98 = 97.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.81x = 351.98 × 97.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.81x = 34,471.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,471.80/234.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.81

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