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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.84, 322.70 and 135.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.84, 322.70 and 135.61 is: 187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.84 : 322.70 = 135.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.84/322.70 = 135.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.84x = 322.70 × 135.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.84x = 43,759.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,759.86/233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.13

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