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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.80, 321.24 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.80, 321.24 and 139.52 is: 192.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.80 : 321.24 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.80/321.24 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.80x = 321.24 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.80x = 44,819.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,819.51/232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.53

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