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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.57, 323.61 and 134.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.57, 323.61 and 134.97 is: 186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.57 : 323.61 = 134.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.57/323.61 = 134.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.57x = 323.61 × 134.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.57x = 43,677.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,677.64/234.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.20

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