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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.04, 322.96 and 135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.04, 322.96 and 135.78 is: 187.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.04 : 322.96 = 135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.04/322.96 = 135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.04x = 322.96 × 135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.04x = 43,851.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,851.51/234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.37

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