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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.81, 321.32 and 134.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.81, 321.32 and 134.62 is: 185.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.81 : 321.32 = 134.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.81/321.32 = 134.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.81x = 321.32 × 134.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.81x = 43,253.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,253.82/232.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.79

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