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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.17, 323.13 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.17, 323.13 and 140.94 is: 194.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.17 : 323.13 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.17/323.13 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.17x = 323.13 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.17x = 45,541.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,541.94/234.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.49

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