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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.81, 321.20 and 139.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.81, 321.20 and 139.59 is: 192.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.81 : 321.20 = 139.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.81/321.20 = 139.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.81x = 321.20 × 139.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.81x = 44,834.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,834.78/232.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.58

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