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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.59, 320.97 and 134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.59, 320.97 and 134.37 is: 185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.59 : 320.97 = 134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.59/320.97 = 134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.59x = 320.97 × 134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.59x = 43,128.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,128.74/232.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.43

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