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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.83, 323.93 and 136.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.83, 323.93 and 136.55 is: 188.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.83 : 323.93 = 136.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.83/323.93 = 136.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.83x = 323.93 × 136.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.83x = 44,233.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,233.79/234.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.36

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