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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.88, 322.73 and 140.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.88, 322.73 and 140.63 is: 194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.88 : 322.73 = 140.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.88/322.73 = 140.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.88x = 322.73 × 140.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.88x = 45,385.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,385.52/233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.05

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