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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.33, 323.29 and 136.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.33, 323.29 and 136.05 is: 187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.33 : 323.29 = 136.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.33/323.29 = 136.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.33x = 323.29 × 136.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.33x = 43,983.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,983.60/234.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.70

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