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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.78, 324.04 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.78, 324.04 and 141.54 is: 195.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.78 : 324.04 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.78/324.04 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.78x = 324.04 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.78x = 45,864.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,864.62/234.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.35

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