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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.94, 322.74 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.94, 322.74 and 135.72 is: 187.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.94 : 322.74 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.94/322.74 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.94x = 322.74 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.94x = 43,802.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,802.27/233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.24

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