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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.14, 321.78 and 134.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.14, 321.78 and 134.90 is: 186.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.14 : 321.78 = 134.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.14/321.78 = 134.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.14x = 321.78 × 134.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.14x = 43,408.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,408.12/233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.19

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