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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.06, 322.93 and 135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.06, 322.93 and 135.78 is: 187.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.06 : 322.93 = 135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.06/322.93 = 135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.06x = 322.93 × 135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.06x = 43,847.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,847.44/234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.33

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