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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.63, 322.52 and 135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.63, 322.52 and 135.37 is: 186.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.63 : 322.52 = 135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.63/322.52 = 135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.63x = 322.52 × 135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.63x = 43,658.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,658.56/233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.87

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