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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.90, 351.88 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.90, 351.88 and 132.03 is: 197.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.90 : 351.88 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.90/351.88 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.90x = 351.88 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.90x = 46,458.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,458.39/234.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.78

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