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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.42, 319.32 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.42, 319.32 and 144.03 is: 198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.42 : 319.32 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.42/319.32 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.42x = 319.32 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.42x = 45,991.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,991.66/231.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.74

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