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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.51, 323.63 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.51, 323.63 and 141.30 is: 195.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.51 : 323.63 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.51/323.63 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.51x = 323.63 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.51x = 45,729.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,729.27/234.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.00

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