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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.74, 323.93 and 136.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.74, 323.93 and 136.53 is: 188.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.74 : 323.93 = 136.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.74/323.93 = 136.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.74x = 323.93 × 136.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.74x = 44,225.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,225.48/234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.41

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