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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.58, 323.79 and 136.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.58, 323.79 and 136.39 is: 188.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.58 : 323.79 = 136.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.58/323.79 = 136.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.58x = 323.79 × 136.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.58x = 44,161.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,161.72/234.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.26

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