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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.90, 320.14 and 144.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.90, 320.14 and 144.62 is: 199.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.90 : 320.14 = 144.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.90/320.14 = 144.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.90x = 320.14 × 144.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.90x = 46,298.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,298.65/231.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.65

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