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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.79, 321.17 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.79, 321.17 and 139.50 is: 192.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.79 : 321.17 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.79/321.17 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.79x = 321.17 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.79x = 44,802.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,802.52/232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.46

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