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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.86, 352.04 and 119.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.86, 352.04 and 119.13 is: 178.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.86 : 352.04 = 119.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.86/352.04 = 119.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.86x = 352.04 × 119.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.86x = 41,937.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,937.93/234.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.57

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