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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.17, 321.81 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.17, 321.81 and 134.93 is: 186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.17 : 321.81 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.17/321.81 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.17x = 321.81 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.17x = 43,421.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,421.82/233.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.22

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