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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.41, 323.46 and 134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.41, 323.46 and 134.84 is: 186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.41 : 323.46 = 134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.41/323.46 = 134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.41x = 323.46 × 134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.41x = 43,615.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,615.35/234.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.06

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