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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.82, 324.10 and 136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.82, 324.10 and 136.62 is: 188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.82 : 324.10 = 136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.82/324.10 = 136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.82x = 324.10 × 136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.82x = 44,278.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,278.54/234.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.56

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