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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.88, 352.34 and 138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.88, 352.34 and 138.52 is: 207.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.88 : 352.34 = 138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.88/352.34 = 138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.88x = 352.34 × 138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.88x = 48,806.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,806.14/234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.79

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