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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.49, 319.27 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.49, 319.27 and 148.60 is: 204.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.49 : 319.27 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.49/319.27 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.49x = 319.27 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.49x = 47,443.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,443.52/231.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.95

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