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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.96, 324.20 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.96, 324.20 and 135.34 is: 186.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.96 : 324.20 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.96/324.20 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.96x = 324.20 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.96x = 43,877.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,877.23/234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.74

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