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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.76, 319.75 and 148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.76, 319.75 and 148.84 is: 205.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.76 : 319.75 = 148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.76/319.75 = 148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.76x = 319.75 × 148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.76x = 47,590.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,590.42/231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.34

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