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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.96, 320.13 and 144.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.96, 320.13 and 144.63 is: 199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.96 : 320.13 = 144.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.96/320.13 = 144.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.96x = 320.13 × 144.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.96x = 46,300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,300.40/231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.61

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