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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.45, 323.52 and 141.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.45, 323.52 and 141.19 is: 194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.45 : 323.52 = 141.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.45/323.52 = 141.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.45x = 323.52 × 141.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.45x = 45,677.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,677.08/234.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.83

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