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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.12, 322.92 and 140.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.12, 322.92 and 140.83 is: 194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.12 : 322.92 = 140.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.12/322.92 = 140.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.12x = 322.92 × 140.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.12x = 45,477.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,477.69/234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.25

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