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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.25, 320.50 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.25, 320.50 and 134 is: 184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.25 : 320.50 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.25/320.50 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.25x = 320.50 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.25x = 42,946.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,946.33/232.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.92

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