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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 322.93 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234, 322.93 and 130.50 is: 180.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 322.93 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/322.93 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 322.93 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 42,142.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,142.37/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.10

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