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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.74, 322.57 and 140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.74, 322.57 and 140.54 is: 193.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.74 : 322.57 = 140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.74/322.57 = 140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.74x = 322.57 × 140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.74x = 45,333.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,333.99/233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.95

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