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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.65, 323.68 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.65, 323.68 and 141.35 is: 194.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.65 : 323.68 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.65/323.68 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.65x = 323.68 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.65x = 45,750.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,750.46/234.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.98

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