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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.62, 323.81 and 136.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.62, 323.81 and 136.43 is: 188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.62 : 323.81 = 136.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.62/323.81 = 136.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.62x = 323.81 × 136.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.62x = 44,176.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,176.12/234.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.29

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