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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.80, 324.04 and 136.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.80, 324.04 and 136.55 is: 188.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.80 : 324.04 = 136.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.80/324.04 = 136.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.80x = 324.04 × 136.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.80x = 44,246.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,246.76/234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.45

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