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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.86, 324.09 and 136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.86, 324.09 and 136.58 is: 188.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.86 : 324.09 = 136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.86/324.09 = 136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.86x = 324.09 × 136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.86x = 44,262.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,262.59/234.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.47

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