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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.69, 323.82 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.69, 323.82 and 136.38 is: 188.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.69 : 323.82 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.69/323.82 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.69x = 323.82 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.69x = 44,162.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,162.57/234.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.17

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