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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.18, 321.65 and 134.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.18, 321.65 and 134.86 is: 186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.18 : 321.65 = 134.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.18/321.65 = 134.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.18x = 321.65 × 134.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.18x = 43,377.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,377.72/233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.03

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