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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.46, 322.09 and 135.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.46, 322.09 and 135.19 is: 186.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.46 : 322.09 = 135.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.46/322.09 = 135.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.46x = 322.09 × 135.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.46x = 43,543.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,543.35/233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.51

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