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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.92, 321.45 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.92, 321.45 and 139.70 is: 192.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.92 : 321.45 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.92/321.45 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.92x = 321.45 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.92x = 44,904.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,904.96/232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.79

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