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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.53, 320.86 and 139.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.53, 320.86 and 139.27 is: 192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.53 : 320.86 = 139.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.53/320.86 = 139.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.53x = 320.86 × 139.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.53x = 44,686.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,686.17/232.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.17

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