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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.16, 321.76 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.16, 321.76 and 134.93 is: 186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.16 : 321.76 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.16/321.76 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.16x = 321.76 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.16x = 43,414.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,414.34/233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.20

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