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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.92, 320.04 and 144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.92, 320.04 and 144.60 is: 199.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.92 : 320.04 = 144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.92/320.04 = 144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.92x = 320.04 × 144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.92x = 46,277.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,277.78/231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.54

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