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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.63, 321.14 and 134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.63, 321.14 and 134.37 is: 185.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.63 : 321.14 = 134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.63/321.14 = 134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.63x = 321.14 × 134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.63x = 43,151.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,151.58/232.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.49

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