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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.80, 322.60 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.80, 322.60 and 135.60 is: 187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.80 : 322.60 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.80/322.60 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.80x = 322.60 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.80x = 43,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,744.56/233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.10

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