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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.34, 323.02 and 185.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.34, 323.02 and 185.13 is: 255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.34 : 323.02 = 185.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.34/323.02 = 185.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.34x = 323.02 × 185.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.34x = 59,800.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,800.92/234.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.19

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