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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.45, 319.41 and 187.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.45, 319.41 and 187.71 is: 259.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.45 : 319.41 = 187.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.45/319.41 = 187.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.45x = 319.41 × 187.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.45x = 59,956.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,956.45/231.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.05

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