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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.79, 324.06 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.79, 324.06 and 136.56 is: 188.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.79 : 324.06 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.79/324.06 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.79x = 324.06 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.79x = 44,252.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,252.95/234.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.48

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