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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.72, 322.44 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.72, 322.44 and 140.39 is: 193.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.72 : 322.44 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.72/322.44 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.72x = 322.44 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.72x = 45,267.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,267.48/233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.69

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