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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.42, 323.50 and 134.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.42, 323.50 and 134.85 is: 186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.42 : 323.50 = 134.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.42/323.50 = 134.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.42x = 323.50 × 134.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.42x = 43,623.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,623.98/234.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.09

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