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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.83, 319.88 and 148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.83, 319.88 and 148.92 is: 205.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.83 : 319.88 = 148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.83/319.88 = 148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.83x = 319.88 × 148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.83x = 47,635.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,635.79/231.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.48

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