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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.73, 323.69 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.73, 323.69 and 141.46 is: 195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.73 : 323.69 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.73/323.69 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.73x = 323.69 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.73x = 45,787.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,787.67/234.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.06

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