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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.22, 321.72 and 139.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.22, 321.72 and 139.94 is: 193.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.22 : 321.72 = 139.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.22/321.72 = 139.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.22x = 321.72 × 139.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.22x = 45,022.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,022.83/233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.05

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