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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.82, 319.80 and 144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.82, 319.80 and 144.52 is: 199.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.82 : 319.80 = 144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.82/319.80 = 144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.82x = 319.80 × 144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.82x = 46,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,217.50/231.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.37

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