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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.14, 323.25 and 146.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.14, 323.25 and 146.93 is: 202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.14 : 323.25 = 146.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.14/323.25 = 146.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.14x = 323.25 × 146.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.14x = 47,495.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,495.12/234.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.85

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