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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.94, 321.42 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.94, 321.42 and 139.66 is: 192.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.94 : 321.42 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.94/321.42 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.94x = 321.42 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.94x = 44,890.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,890.26/232.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.71

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