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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.47, 320.76 and 139.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.47, 320.76 and 139.23 is: 192.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.47 : 320.76 = 139.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.47/320.76 = 139.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.47x = 320.76 × 139.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.47x = 44,659.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,659.41/232.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.11

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