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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.71, 321.10 and 134.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.71, 321.10 and 134.43 is: 185.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.71 : 321.10 = 134.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.71/321.10 = 134.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.71x = 321.10 × 134.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.71x = 43,165.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,165.14/232.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.49

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