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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.67, 319.55 and 148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.67, 319.55 and 148.64 is: 205.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.67 : 319.55 = 148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.67/319.55 = 148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.67x = 319.55 × 148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.67x = 47,498.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,498.71/231.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.03

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