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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.97, 324.30 and 141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.97, 324.30 and 141.72 is: 195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.97 : 324.30 = 141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.97/324.30 = 141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.97x = 324.30 × 141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.97x = 45,959.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,959.90/234.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.60

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