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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.03, 321.58 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.03, 321.58 and 134.80 is: 186.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.03 : 321.58 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.03/321.58 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.03x = 321.58 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.03x = 43,348.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,348.98/233.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.02

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