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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.99, 320.19 and 144.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.99, 320.19 and 144.66 is: 199.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.99 : 320.19 = 144.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.99/320.19 = 144.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.99x = 320.19 × 144.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.99x = 46,318.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,318.69/231.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.66

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