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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.81, 322.58 and 135.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.81, 322.58 and 135.53 is: 186.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.81 : 322.58 = 135.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.81/322.58 = 135.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.81x = 322.58 × 135.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.81x = 43,720.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,720.41/233.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.99

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