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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.67, 323.80 and 136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.67, 323.80 and 136.40 is: 188.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.67 : 323.80 = 136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.67/323.80 = 136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.67x = 323.80 × 136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.67x = 44,166.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,166.32/234.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.21

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