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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.84, 351.54 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.84, 351.54 and 138.84 is: 207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.84 : 351.54 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.84/351.54 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.84x = 351.54 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.84x = 48,807.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,807.81/234.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.83

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