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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.01, 321.50 and 139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.01, 321.50 and 139.68 is: 192.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.01 : 321.50 = 139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.01/321.50 = 139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.01x = 321.50 × 139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.01x = 44,907.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,907.47/233.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.73

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