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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.36, 320.71 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.36, 320.71 and 139.16 is: 192.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.36 : 320.71 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.36/320.71 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.36x = 320.71 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.36x = 44,630.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,630.00/232.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.07

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