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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.78, 321.21 and 134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.78, 321.21 and 134.53 is: 185.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.78 : 321.21 = 134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.78/321.21 = 134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.78x = 321.21 × 134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.78x = 43,212.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,212.38/232.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.64

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