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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.74, 323.94 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.74, 323.94 and 136.50 is: 188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.74 : 323.94 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.74/323.94 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.74x = 323.94 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.74x = 44,217.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,217.81/234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.37

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