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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.85, 322.80 and 140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.85, 322.80 and 140.60 is: 194.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.85 : 322.80 = 140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.85/322.80 = 140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.85x = 322.80 × 140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.85x = 45,385.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,385.68/233.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.08

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