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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.88, 321.37 and 134.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.88, 321.37 and 134.71 is: 185.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.88 : 321.37 = 134.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.88/321.37 = 134.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.88x = 321.37 × 134.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.88x = 43,292.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,292.42/232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.90

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