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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.78, 322.59 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.78, 322.59 and 135.50 is: 186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.78 : 322.59 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.78/322.59 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.78x = 322.59 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.78x = 43,710.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,710.95/233.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.97

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