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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.79, 322.70 and 135.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.79, 322.70 and 135.59 is: 187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.79 : 322.70 = 135.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.79/322.70 = 135.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.79x = 322.70 × 135.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.79x = 43,754.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,754.89/233.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.15

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