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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.25, 321.73 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.25, 321.73 and 139.92 is: 193.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.25 : 321.73 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.25/321.73 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.25x = 321.73 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.25x = 45,016.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,016.11/233.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.00

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