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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.83, 321.27 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.83, 321.27 and 134.58 is: 185.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.83 : 321.27 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.83/321.27 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.83x = 321.27 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.83x = 43,236.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,236.52/232.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.70

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