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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.43, 322.09 and 140.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.43, 322.09 and 140.17 is: 193.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.43 : 322.09 = 140.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.43/322.09 = 140.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.43x = 322.09 × 140.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.43x = 45,147.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,147.36/233.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.41

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