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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.39, 320.60 and 139.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.39, 320.60 and 139.11 is: 191.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.39 : 320.60 = 139.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.39/320.60 = 139.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.39x = 320.60 × 139.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.39x = 44,598.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,598.67/232.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.91

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