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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.82, 322.64 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.82, 322.64 and 135.50 is: 186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.82 : 322.64 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.82/322.64 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.82x = 322.64 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.82x = 43,717.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,717.72/233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.97

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