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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.95, 320.04 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.95, 320.04 and 149.04 is: 205.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.95 : 320.04 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.95/320.04 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.95x = 320.04 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.95x = 47,698.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,698.76/231.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.65

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