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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.90, 322.72 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.90, 322.72 and 135.66 is: 187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.90 : 322.72 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.90/322.72 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.90x = 322.72 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.90x = 43,780.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,780.20/233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.17

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