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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.03, 322.96 and 140.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.03, 322.96 and 140.75 is: 194.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.03 : 322.96 = 140.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.03/322.96 = 140.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.03x = 322.96 × 140.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.03x = 45,457.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,457.78/234.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.24

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