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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.91, 322.85 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.91, 322.85 and 135.66 is: 187.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.91 : 322.85 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.91/322.85 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.91x = 322.85 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.91x = 43,797.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,797.15/233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.24

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