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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.67, 321.10 and 139.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.67, 321.10 and 139.39 is: 192.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.67 : 321.10 = 139.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.67/321.10 = 139.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.67x = 321.10 × 139.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.67x = 44,756.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,756.98/232.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.36

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