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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.39, 323.43 and 139.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.39, 323.43 and 139.85 is: 192.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.39 : 323.43 = 139.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.39/323.43 = 139.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.39x = 323.43 × 139.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.39x = 45,230.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,230.07/234.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.97

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