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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.52, 320.79 and 137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.52, 320.79 and 137.97 is: 190.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.52 : 320.79 = 137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.52/320.79 = 137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.52x = 320.79 × 137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.52x = 44,259.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,259.40/232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.35

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