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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.51, 323.57 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.51, 323.57 and 141.18 is: 194.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.51 : 323.57 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.51/323.57 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.51x = 323.57 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.51x = 45,680.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,680.91/234.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.79

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