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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.13, 321.61 and 139.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.13, 321.61 and 139.71 is: 192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.13 : 321.61 = 139.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.13/321.61 = 139.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.13x = 321.61 × 139.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.13x = 44,933.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,933.93/233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.74

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