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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.16, 320.22 and 138.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.16, 320.22 and 138.83 is: 191.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.16 : 320.22 = 138.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.16/320.22 = 138.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.16x = 320.22 × 138.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.16x = 44,454.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,454.54/232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.49

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