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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.18, 321.80 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.18, 321.80 and 134.91 is: 186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.18 : 321.80 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.18/321.80 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.18x = 321.80 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.18x = 43,413.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,413.36/233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.18

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