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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.11, 323.09 and 140.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.11, 323.09 and 140.87 is: 194.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.11 : 323.09 = 140.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.11/323.09 = 140.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.11x = 323.09 × 140.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.11x = 45,513.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,513.69/234.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.41

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