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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.52, 323.66 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.52, 323.66 and 141.30 is: 195.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.52 : 323.66 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.52/323.66 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.52x = 323.66 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.52x = 45,733.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,733.16/234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.01

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