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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.98, 319.98 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.98, 319.98 and 148.96 is: 205.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.98 : 319.98 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.98/319.98 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.98x = 319.98 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.98x = 47,662.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,662.62/231.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.46

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