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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.42, 323.58 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.42, 323.58 and 136.28 is: 188.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.42 : 323.58 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.42/323.58 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.42x = 323.58 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.42x = 44,097.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,097.48/234.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.11

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