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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.61, 321 and 134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.61, 321 and 134.37 is: 185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.61 : 321 = 134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.61/321 = 134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.61x = 321 × 134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.61x = 43,131.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,131.17/232.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.42

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