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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.04, 320.28 and 138.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.04, 320.28 and 138.76 is: 191.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.04 : 320.28 = 138.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.04/320.28 = 138.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.04x = 320.28 × 138.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.04x = 44,442.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,442.05/232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.53

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