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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.24, 321.80 and 139.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.24, 321.80 and 139.96 is: 193.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.24 : 321.80 = 139.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.24/321.80 = 139.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.24x = 321.80 × 139.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.24x = 45,039.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,039.13/233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.10

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