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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.87, 321.35 and 134.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.87, 321.35 and 134.62 is: 185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.87 : 321.35 = 134.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.87/321.35 = 134.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.87x = 321.35 × 134.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.87x = 43,260.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,260.14/232.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.77

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