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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.44, 320.64 and 139.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.44, 320.64 and 139.15 is: 191.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.44 : 320.64 = 139.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.44/320.64 = 139.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.44x = 320.64 × 139.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.44x = 44,617.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,617.72/232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.96

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