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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.85, 321.42 and 139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.85, 321.42 and 139.60 is: 192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.85 : 321.42 = 139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.85/321.42 = 139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.85x = 321.42 × 139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.85x = 44,869.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,869.47/232.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.70

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