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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.67, 323.73 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.67, 323.73 and 141.40 is: 195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.67 : 323.73 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.67/323.73 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.67x = 323.73 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.67x = 45,775.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,775.42/234.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.06

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