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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.47, 323.59 and 136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.47, 323.59 and 136.24 is: 188.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.47 : 323.59 = 136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.47/323.59 = 136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.47x = 323.59 × 136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.47x = 44,085.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,085.90/234.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.02

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