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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.99, 322.89 and 140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.99, 322.89 and 140.73 is: 194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.99 : 322.89 = 140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.99/322.89 = 140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.99x = 322.89 × 140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.99x = 45,440.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,440.31/233.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.20

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