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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.79, 323.96 and 136.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.79, 323.96 and 136.54 is: 188.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.79 : 323.96 = 136.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.79/323.96 = 136.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.79x = 323.96 × 136.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.79x = 44,233.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,233.50/234.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.40

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