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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.94, 322.84 and 135.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.94, 322.84 and 135.73 is: 187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.94 : 322.84 = 135.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.94/322.84 = 135.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.94x = 322.84 × 135.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.94x = 43,817.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,817.46/233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.30

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