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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.82, 324.02 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.82, 324.02 and 136.50 is: 188.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.82 : 324.02 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.82/324.02 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.82x = 324.02 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.82x = 44,228.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,228.73/234.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.35

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