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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.87, 324.17 and 141.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.87, 324.17 and 141.58 is: 195.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.87 : 324.17 = 141.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.87/324.17 = 141.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.87x = 324.17 × 141.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.87x = 45,896.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,896.22/234.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.41

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