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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.50, 323.58 and 136.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.50, 323.58 and 136.29 is: 188.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.50 : 323.58 = 136.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.50/323.58 = 136.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.50x = 323.58 × 136.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.50x = 44,100.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,100.72/234.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.07

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