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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.78, 322.54 and 139.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.78, 322.54 and 139.23 is: 192.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.78 : 322.54 = 139.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.78/322.54 = 139.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.78x = 322.54 × 139.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.78x = 44,907.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,907.24/233.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.09

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