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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.20, 320.42 and 138.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.20, 320.42 and 138.98 is: 191.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.20 : 320.42 = 138.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.20/320.42 = 138.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.20x = 320.42 × 138.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.20x = 44,533.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,533.12/232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.79

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