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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.69, 322.54 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.69, 322.54 and 135.50 is: 187.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.69 : 322.54 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.69/322.54 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.69x = 322.54 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.69x = 43,702.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,702.22/233.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.01

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