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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.01, 322.94 and 135.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.01, 322.94 and 135.79 is: 187.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.01 : 322.94 = 135.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.01/322.94 = 135.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.01x = 322.94 × 135.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.01x = 43,851.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,851.34/234.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.39

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