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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.27, 323.30 and 136.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.27, 323.30 and 136.05 is: 187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.27 : 323.30 = 136.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.27/323.30 = 136.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.27x = 323.30 × 136.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.27x = 43,984.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,984.97/234.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.75

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