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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.64, 323.82 and 136.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.64, 323.82 and 136.42 is: 188.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.64 : 323.82 = 136.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.64/323.82 = 136.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.64x = 323.82 × 136.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.64x = 44,175.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,175.52/234.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.27

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