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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.35, 322.02 and 140.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.35, 322.02 and 140.14 is: 193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.35 : 322.02 = 140.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.35/322.02 = 140.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.35x = 322.02 × 140.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.35x = 45,127.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,127.88/233.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.39

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