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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.81, 322.53 and 140.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.81, 322.53 and 140.51 is: 193.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.81 : 322.53 = 140.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.81/322.53 = 140.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.81x = 322.53 × 140.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.81x = 45,318.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,318.69/233.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.83

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