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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.94, 320.14 and 144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.94, 320.14 and 144.60 is: 199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.94 : 320.14 = 144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.94/320.14 = 144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.94x = 320.14 × 144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.94x = 46,292.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,292.24/231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.59

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