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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.96, 324.29 and 136.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.96, 324.29 and 136.78 is: 188.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.96 : 324.29 = 136.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.96/324.29 = 136.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.96x = 324.29 × 136.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.96x = 44,355.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,355.15/234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.78

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