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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.37, 321.99 and 140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.37, 321.99 and 140.16 is: 193.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.37 : 321.99 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.37/321.99 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.37x = 321.99 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.37x = 45,130.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,130.12/233.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.38

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