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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.97, 322.88 and 135.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.97, 322.88 and 135.73 is: 187.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.97 : 322.88 = 135.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.97/322.88 = 135.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.97x = 322.88 × 135.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.97x = 43,824.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,824.16/233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.31

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