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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.12, 321.65 and 139.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.12, 321.65 and 139.85 is: 192.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.12 : 321.65 = 139.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.12/321.65 = 139.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.12x = 321.65 × 139.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.12x = 44,981.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,981.60/233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.96

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