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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.69, 319.62 and 148.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.69, 319.62 and 148.77 is: 205.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.69 : 319.62 = 148.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.69/319.62 = 148.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.69x = 319.62 × 148.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.69x = 47,549.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,549.87/231.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.23

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