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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.21, 321.76 and 139.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.21, 321.76 and 139.91 is: 193.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.21 : 321.76 = 139.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.21/321.76 = 139.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.21x = 321.76 × 139.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.21x = 45,017.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,017.82/233.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.03

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