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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.03, 323.09 and 146.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.03, 323.09 and 146.73 is: 202.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.03 : 323.09 = 146.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.03/323.09 = 146.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.03x = 323.09 × 146.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.03x = 47,406.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,406.26/234.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.56

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