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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.44, 319.46 and 144.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.44, 319.46 and 144.19 is: 199.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.44 : 319.46 = 144.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.44/319.46 = 144.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.44x = 319.46 × 144.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.44x = 46,062.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,062.94/231.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.03

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