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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.14, 321.71 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.14, 321.71 and 139.86 is: 193.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.14 : 321.71 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.14/321.71 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.14x = 321.71 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.14x = 44,995.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,995.76/233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.00

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