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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.18, 323.22 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.18, 323.22 and 140.94 is: 194.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.18 : 323.22 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.18/323.22 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.18x = 323.22 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.18x = 45,554.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,554.63/234.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.53

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