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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.40, 320.57 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.40, 320.57 and 139.08 is: 191.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.40 : 320.57 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.40/320.57 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.40x = 320.57 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.40x = 44,585.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,585.90/232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.85

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