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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.53, 319.41 and 142.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.53, 319.41 and 142.94 is: 197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.53 : 319.41 = 142.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.53/319.41 = 142.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.53x = 319.41 × 142.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.53x = 45,657.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,657.26/231.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.20

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