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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.75, 322.54 and 140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.75, 322.54 and 140.43 is: 193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.75 : 322.54 = 140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.75/322.54 = 140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.75x = 322.54 × 140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.75x = 45,294.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,294.29/233.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.77

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