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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.24, 323.24 and 140.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.24, 323.24 and 140.93 is: 194.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.24 : 323.24 = 140.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.24/323.24 = 140.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.24x = 323.24 × 140.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.24x = 45,553.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,553.51/234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.47

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