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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.08, 322.97 and 134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.08, 322.97 and 134.47 is: 185.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.08 : 322.97 = 134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.08/322.97 = 134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.08x = 322.97 × 134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.08x = 43,429.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,429.78/234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.53

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