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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.96, 321.50 and 139.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.96, 321.50 and 139.71 is: 192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.96 : 321.50 = 139.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.96/321.50 = 139.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.96x = 321.50 × 139.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.96x = 44,916.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,916.51/232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.81

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