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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.37, 323.42 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.37, 323.42 and 141.08 is: 194.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.37 : 323.42 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.37/323.42 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.37x = 323.42 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.37x = 45,628.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,628.20/234.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.69

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