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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.63, 321.03 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.63, 321.03 and 134.40 is: 185.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.63 : 321.03 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.63/321.03 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.63x = 321.03 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.63x = 43,144.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,144.15/232.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.46

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