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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.96, 322.89 and 135.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.96, 322.89 and 135.77 is: 187.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.96 : 322.89 = 135.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.96/322.89 = 135.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.96x = 322.89 × 135.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.96x = 43,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,838.78/233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.38

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