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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.84, 319.98 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.84, 319.98 and 144.50 is: 199.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.84 : 319.98 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.84/319.98 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.84x = 319.98 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.84x = 46,237.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,237.11/231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.44

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