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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.04, 321.47 and 134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.04, 321.47 and 134.73 is: 185.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.04 : 321.47 = 134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.04/321.47 = 134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.04x = 321.47 × 134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.04x = 43,311.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,311.48/233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.85

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