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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.63, 322.33 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.63, 322.33 and 140.40 is: 193.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.63 : 322.33 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.63/322.33 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.63x = 322.33 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.63x = 45,254.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,254.78/233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.71

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