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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 323.82 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 323.82 and 141.48 is: 195.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 323.82 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/323.82 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 323.82 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 45,814.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,814.05/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.19

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