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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.49, 320.93 and 134.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.49, 320.93 and 134.21 is: 185.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.49 : 320.93 = 134.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.49/320.93 = 134.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.49x = 320.93 × 134.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.49x = 43,069.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,069.74/232.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.26

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