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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.46, 320.57 and 139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.46, 320.57 and 139.19 is: 191.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.46 : 320.57 = 139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.46/320.57 = 139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.46x = 320.57 × 139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.46x = 44,620.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,620.09/232.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.95

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