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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.98, 322.96 and 135.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.98, 322.96 and 135.77 is: 187.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.98 : 322.96 = 135.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.98/322.96 = 135.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.98x = 322.96 × 135.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.98x = 43,848.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,848.75/233.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.41

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