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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.26, 320.53 and 139.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.26, 320.53 and 139.01 is: 191.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.26 : 320.53 = 139.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.26/320.53 = 139.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.26x = 320.53 × 139.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.26x = 44,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,556.48/232.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.84

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