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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.36, 323.40 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.36, 323.40 and 136.08 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.36 : 323.40 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.36/323.40 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.36x = 323.40 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.36x = 44,008.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,008.27/234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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