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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232, 320.05 and 149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232, 320.05 and 149.10 is: 205.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232 : 320.05 = 149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232/320.05 = 149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232x = 320.05 × 149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232x = 47,719.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,719.46/232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.69

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