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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.96, 321.33 and 139.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.96, 321.33 and 139.65 is: 192.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.96 : 321.33 = 139.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.96/321.33 = 139.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.96x = 321.33 × 139.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.96x = 44,873.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,873.73/232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.62

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