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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.91, 322.73 and 140.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.91, 322.73 and 140.67 is: 194.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.91 : 322.73 = 140.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.91/322.73 = 140.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.91x = 322.73 × 140.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.91x = 45,397.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,397.73/233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.08

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