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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.88, 320.07 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.88, 320.07 and 149.14 is: 205.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.88 : 320.07 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.88/320.07 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.88x = 320.07 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.88x = 47,735.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,735.24/231.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.86

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