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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.30, 321.90 and 139.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.30, 321.90 and 139.98 is: 193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.30 : 321.90 = 139.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.30/321.90 = 139.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.30x = 321.90 × 139.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.30x = 45,059.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,059.56/233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.14

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