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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.19, 323.19 and 146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.19, 323.19 and 146.81 is: 202.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.19 : 323.19 = 146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.19/323.19 = 146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.19x = 323.19 × 146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.19x = 47,448.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,448.33/234.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.61

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