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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.65, 321.02 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.65, 321.02 and 139.37 is: 192.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.65 : 321.02 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.65/321.02 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.65x = 321.02 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.65x = 44,740.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,740.66/232.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.31

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