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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.39, 319.41 and 144.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.39, 319.41 and 144.11 is: 198.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.39 : 319.41 = 144.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.39/319.41 = 144.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.39x = 319.41 × 144.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.39x = 46,030.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,030.97/231.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.93

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