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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.04, 319 and 184.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.04, 319 and 184.67 is: 254.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.04 : 319 = 184.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.04/319 = 184.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.04x = 319 × 184.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.04x = 58,909.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,909.73/231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.98

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