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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.06, 322.80 and 140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.06, 322.80 and 140.76 is: 194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.06 : 322.80 = 140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.06/322.80 = 140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.06x = 322.80 × 140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.06x = 45,437.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,437.33/234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.13

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