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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.57, 319.55 and 185.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.57, 319.55 and 185.06 is: 255.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.57 : 319.55 = 185.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.57/319.55 = 185.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.57x = 319.55 × 185.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.57x = 59,133.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,133.40/231.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.36

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