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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.77, 321.12 and 139.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.77, 321.12 and 139.49 is: 192.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.77 : 321.12 = 139.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.77/321.12 = 139.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.77x = 321.12 × 139.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.77x = 44,793.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,793.03/232.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.43

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