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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.84, 319.95 and 152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.84, 319.95 and 152.06 is: 209.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.84 : 319.95 = 152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.84/319.95 = 152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.84x = 319.95 × 152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.84x = 48,650.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,650.00/231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.84

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