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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.96, 324.08 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.96, 324.08 and 141.66 is: 195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.96 : 324.08 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.96/324.08 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.96x = 324.08 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.96x = 45,909.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,909.17/234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.39

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