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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.99, 322.92 and 135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.99, 322.92 and 135.78 is: 187.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.99 : 322.92 = 135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.99/322.92 = 135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.99x = 322.92 × 135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.99x = 43,845.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,845.40/233.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.38

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