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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.92, 321.47 and 139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.92, 321.47 and 139.62 is: 192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.92 : 321.47 = 139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.92/321.47 = 139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.92x = 321.47 × 139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.92x = 44,883.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,883.64/232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.70

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