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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.08, 323 and 140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.08, 323 and 140.84 is: 194.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.08 : 323 = 140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.08/323 = 140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.08x = 323 × 140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.08x = 45,489.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,489.71/234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.33

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