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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.21, 323.25 and 139.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.21, 323.25 and 139.71 is: 192.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.21 : 323.25 = 139.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.21/323.25 = 139.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.21x = 323.25 × 139.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.21x = 45,161.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,161.26/234.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.82

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