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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.53, 323.50 and 141.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.53, 323.50 and 141.21 is: 194.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.53 : 323.50 = 141.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.53/323.50 = 141.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.53x = 323.50 × 141.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.53x = 45,681.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,681.44/234.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.78

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