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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.16, 320.28 and 138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.16, 320.28 and 138.88 is: 191.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.16 : 320.28 = 138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.16/320.28 = 138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.16x = 320.28 × 138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.16x = 44,480.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,480.49/232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.59

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