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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.84, 319.97 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.84, 319.97 and 144.54 is: 199.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.84 : 319.97 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.84/319.97 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.84x = 319.97 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.84x = 46,247.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,247.74/231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.48

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