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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.37, 323.27 and 146.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.37, 323.27 and 146.89 is: 202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.37 : 323.27 = 146.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.37/323.27 = 146.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.37x = 323.27 × 146.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.37x = 47,483.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,483.51/234.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.60

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