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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.97, 322.77 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.97, 322.77 and 140.64 is: 194.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.97 : 322.77 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.97/322.77 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.97x = 322.77 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.97x = 45,394.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,394.37/233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.02

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