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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.76, 321.26 and 134.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.76, 321.26 and 134.57 is: 185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.76 : 321.26 = 134.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.76/321.26 = 134.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.76x = 321.26 × 134.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.76x = 43,231.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,231.16/232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.74

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