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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.84, 321.16 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.84, 321.16 and 139.52 is: 192.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.84 : 321.16 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.84/321.16 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.84x = 321.16 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.84x = 44,808.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,808.24/232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.44

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