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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.80, 319.95 and 144.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.80, 319.95 and 144.59 is: 199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.80 : 319.95 = 144.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.80/319.95 = 144.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.80x = 319.95 × 144.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.80x = 46,259.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,259.97/231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.57

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