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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.14, 323.14 and 134.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.14, 323.14 and 134.59 is: 185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.14 : 323.14 = 134.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.14/323.14 = 134.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.14x = 323.14 × 134.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.14x = 43,491.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,491.41/234.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.75

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