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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.96, 351.90 and 132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.96, 351.90 and 132.09 is: 197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.96 : 351.90 = 132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.96/351.90 = 132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.96x = 351.90 × 132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.96x = 46,482.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,482.47/234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.83

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