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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.13, 323.15 and 140.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.13, 323.15 and 140.93 is: 194.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.13 : 323.15 = 140.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.13/323.15 = 140.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.13x = 323.15 × 140.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.13x = 45,541.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,541.53/234.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.51

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