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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.66, 323.90 and 141.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.66, 323.90 and 141.42 is: 195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.66 : 323.90 = 141.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.66/323.90 = 141.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.66x = 323.90 × 141.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.66x = 45,805.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,805.94/234.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.20

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