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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.79, 323.95 and 141.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.79, 323.95 and 141.49 is: 195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.79 : 323.95 = 141.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.79/323.95 = 141.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.79x = 323.95 × 141.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.79x = 45,835.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,835.69/234.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.22

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