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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.08, 322.98 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.08, 322.98 and 135.80 is: 187.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.08 : 322.98 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.08/322.98 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.08x = 322.98 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.08x = 43,860.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,860.68/234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.37

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