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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.67, 321 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.67, 321 and 139.37 is: 192.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.67 : 321 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.67/321 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.67x = 321 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.67x = 44,737.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,737.77/232.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.28

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