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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.66, 319.95 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.66, 319.95 and 182.39 is: 251.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.66 : 319.95 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.66/319.95 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.66x = 319.95 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.66x = 58,354.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,354.08/231.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.90

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