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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.89, 319.75 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.89, 319.75 and 154.13 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.89 : 319.75 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.89/319.75 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.89x = 319.75 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.89x = 49,281.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,281.08/231.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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