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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.60, 319.67 and 148.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.60, 319.67 and 148.78 is: 205.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.60 : 319.67 = 148.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.60/319.67 = 148.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.60x = 319.67 × 148.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.60x = 47,560.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,560.50/231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.36

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