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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.98, 352.16 and 97.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.98, 352.16 and 97.94 is: 146.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.98 : 352.16 = 97.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.98/352.16 = 97.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.98x = 352.16 × 97.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.98x = 34,491.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,491.31/234.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.78

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