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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.90, 322.72 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.90, 322.72 and 140.64 is: 194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.90 : 322.72 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.90/322.72 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.90x = 322.72 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.90x = 45,388.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,388.50/233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.05

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