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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.73, 322.53 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.73, 322.53 and 140.46 is: 193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.73 : 322.53 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.73/322.53 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.73x = 322.53 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.73x = 45,301.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,301.88/233.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.82

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