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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.88, 352 and 138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.88, 352 and 138.72 is: 207.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.88 : 352 = 138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.88/352 = 138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.88x = 352 × 138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.88x = 48,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,829.44/234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.89

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