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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.92, 322.83 and 140.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.92, 322.83 and 140.68 is: 194.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.92 : 322.83 = 140.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.92/322.83 = 140.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.92x = 322.83 × 140.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.92x = 45,415.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,415.72/233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.15

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