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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.40, 323.42 and 134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.40, 323.42 and 134.84 is: 186.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.40 : 323.42 = 134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.40/323.42 = 134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.40x = 323.42 × 134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.40x = 43,609.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,609.95/234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.05

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