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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.71, 323.83 and 141.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.71, 323.83 and 141.49 is: 195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.71 : 323.83 = 141.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.71/323.83 = 141.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.71x = 323.83 × 141.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.71x = 45,816.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,816.38/234.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.21

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