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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.39, 323.38 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.39, 323.38 and 136.18 is: 187.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.39 : 323.38 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.39/323.38 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.39x = 323.38 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.39x = 44,036.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,036.74/234.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.88

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