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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.18, 321.89 and 139.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.18, 321.89 and 139.94 is: 193.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.18 : 321.89 = 139.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.18/321.89 = 139.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.18x = 321.89 × 139.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.18x = 45,042.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,042.98/233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.17

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