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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.64, 323.77 and 141.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.64, 323.77 and 141.39 is: 195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.64 : 323.77 = 141.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.64/323.77 = 141.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.64x = 323.77 × 141.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.64x = 45,777.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,777.84/234.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.10

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