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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.92, 319.89 and 148.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.92, 319.89 and 148.89 is: 205.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.92 : 319.89 = 148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.92/319.89 = 148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.92x = 319.89 × 148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.92x = 47,628.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,628.42/231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.37

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