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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.08, 319.05 and 187.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.08, 319.05 and 187.01 is: 258.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.08 : 319.05 = 187.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.08/319.05 = 187.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.08x = 319.05 × 187.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.08x = 59,666.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,666.27/231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.21

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