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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.80, 322.65 and 140.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.80, 322.65 and 140.63 is: 194.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.80 : 322.65 = 140.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.80/322.65 = 140.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.80x = 322.65 × 140.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.80x = 45,371.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,371.95/233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.06

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