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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.51, 322.26 and 135.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.51, 322.26 and 135.26 is: 186.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.51 : 322.26 = 135.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.51/322.26 = 135.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.51x = 322.26 × 135.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.51x = 43,588.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,588.21/233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.67

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