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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 321.98 and 140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 321.98 and 140.12 is: 193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 321.98 = 140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/321.98 = 140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 321.98 × 140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 45,115.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,115.84/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.30

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