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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.61, 323.79 and 141.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.61, 323.79 and 141.37 is: 195.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.61 : 323.79 = 141.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.61/323.79 = 141.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.61x = 323.79 × 141.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.61x = 45,774.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,774.19/234.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.11

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