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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.04, 320.19 and 138.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.04, 320.19 and 138.81 is: 191.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.04 : 320.19 = 138.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.04/320.19 = 138.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.04x = 320.19 × 138.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.04x = 44,445.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,445.57/232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.54

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