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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.51, 322.28 and 140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.51, 322.28 and 140.27 is: 193.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.51 : 322.28 = 140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.51/322.28 = 140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.51x = 322.28 × 140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.51x = 45,203.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,203.90/233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.59

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