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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.47, 323.55 and 134.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.47, 323.55 and 134.89 is: 186.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.47 : 323.55 = 134.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.47/323.55 = 134.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.47x = 323.55 × 134.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.47x = 43,643.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,643.66/234.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.14

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