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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.37, 321.93 and 140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.37, 321.93 and 140.06 is: 193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.37 : 321.93 = 140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.37/321.93 = 140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.37x = 321.93 × 140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.37x = 45,090.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,090.18/233.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.21

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