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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.41, 322.10 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.41, 322.10 and 140.25 is: 193.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.41 : 322.10 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.41/322.10 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.41x = 322.10 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.41x = 45,174.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,174.88/233.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.55

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