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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.06, 322.99 and 140.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.06, 322.99 and 140.81 is: 194.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.06 : 322.99 = 140.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.06/322.99 = 140.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.06x = 322.99 × 140.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.06x = 45,477.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,477.90/234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.30

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