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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.69, 321.01 and 139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.69, 321.01 and 139.40 is: 192.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.69 : 321.01 = 139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.69/321.01 = 139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.69x = 321.01 × 139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.69x = 44,748.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,748.79/232.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.31

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