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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.61, 322.41 and 140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.61, 322.41 and 140.37 is: 193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.61 : 322.41 = 140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.61/322.41 = 140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.61x = 322.41 × 140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.61x = 45,256.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,256.69/233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.73

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