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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.59, 319.59 and 144.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.59, 319.59 and 144.29 is: 199.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.59 : 319.59 = 144.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.59/319.59 = 144.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.59x = 319.59 × 144.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.59x = 46,112.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,112.04/231.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.11

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