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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.53, 322.18 and 140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.53, 322.18 and 140.26 is: 193.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.53 : 322.18 = 140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.53/322.18 = 140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.53x = 322.18 × 140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.53x = 45,187.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,187.51/233.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.50

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