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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.88, 324.17 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.88, 324.17 and 136.69 is: 188.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.88 : 324.17 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.88/324.17 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.88x = 324.17 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.88x = 44,310.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,310.80/234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.65

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