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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.81, 319.73 and 144.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.81, 319.73 and 144.38 is: 199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.81 : 319.73 = 144.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.81/319.73 = 144.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.81x = 319.73 × 144.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.81x = 46,160.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,160.30/231.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.13

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