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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.19, 319.06 and 181.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.19, 319.06 and 181.99 is: 251.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.19 : 319.06 = 181.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.19/319.06 = 181.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.19x = 319.06 × 181.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.19x = 58,065.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,065.73/231.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.16

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