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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.22, 323.19 and 136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.22, 323.19 and 136.02 is: 187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.22 : 323.19 = 136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.22/323.19 = 136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.22x = 323.19 × 136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.22x = 43,960.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,960.30/234.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.69

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