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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.27, 323.33 and 140.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.27, 323.33 and 140.99 is: 194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.27 : 323.33 = 140.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.27/323.33 = 140.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.27x = 323.33 × 140.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.27x = 45,583.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,583.98/234.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.58

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