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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.84, 352.40 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.84, 352.40 and 97.86 is: 146.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.84 : 352.40 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.84/352.40 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.84x = 352.40 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.84x = 34,485.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,485.86/234.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.85

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