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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.89, 324.14 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.89, 324.14 and 135.30 is: 186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.89 : 324.14 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.89/324.14 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.89x = 324.14 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.89x = 43,856.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,856.14/234.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.71

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