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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.69, 321.15 and 139.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.69, 321.15 and 139.47 is: 192.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.69 : 321.15 = 139.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.69/321.15 = 139.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.69x = 321.15 × 139.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.69x = 44,791.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,791.13/232.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.49

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