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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.28, 320.61 and 134.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.28, 320.61 and 134.10 is: 185.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.28 : 320.61 = 134.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.28/320.61 = 134.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.28x = 320.61 × 134.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.28x = 42,992.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,992.20/232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.09

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