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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.97, 322.88 and 135.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.97, 322.88 and 135.75 is: 187.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.97 : 322.88 = 135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.97/322.88 = 135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.97x = 322.88 × 135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.97x = 43,830.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,830.28/233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.33

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