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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.07, 321.55 and 139.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.07, 321.55 and 139.83 is: 192.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.07 : 321.55 = 139.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.07/321.55 = 139.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.07x = 321.55 × 139.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.07x = 44,962.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,962.34/233.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.91

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