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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.40, 320.66 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.40, 320.66 and 139.22 is: 192.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.40 : 320.66 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.40/320.66 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.40x = 320.66 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.40x = 44,641.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,641.71/232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.09

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