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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.82, 324.06 and 135.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.82, 324.06 and 135.26 is: 186.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.82 : 324.06 = 135.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.82/324.06 = 135.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.82x = 324.06 × 135.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.82x = 43,832.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,832.36/234.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.66

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