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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.86, 321.40 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.86, 321.40 and 139.66 is: 192.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.86 : 321.40 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.86/321.40 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.86x = 321.40 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.86x = 44,886.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,886.72/232.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.76

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