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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.24, 323.27 and 140.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.24, 323.27 and 140.97 is: 194.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.24 : 323.27 = 140.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.24/323.27 = 140.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.24x = 323.27 × 140.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.24x = 45,571.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,571.37/234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.55

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