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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.08, 322.99 and 135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.08, 322.99 and 135.83 is: 187.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.08 : 322.99 = 135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.08/322.99 = 135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.08x = 322.99 × 135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.08x = 43,871.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,871.73/234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.42

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