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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.34, 320.57 and 139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.34, 320.57 and 139.05 is: 191.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.34 : 320.57 = 139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.34/320.57 = 139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.34x = 320.57 × 139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.34x = 44,575.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,575.87/232.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.86

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