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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.96, 324.27 and 136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.96, 324.27 and 136.77 is: 188.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.96 : 324.27 = 136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.96/324.27 = 136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.96x = 324.27 × 136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.96x = 44,350.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,350.41/234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.76

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