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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.83, 352.13 and 97.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.83, 352.13 and 97.79 is: 146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.83 : 352.13 = 97.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.83/352.13 = 97.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.83x = 352.13 × 97.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.83x = 34,434.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,434.79/234.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.64

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