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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.01, 320.13 and 149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.01, 320.13 and 149.10 is: 205.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.01 : 320.13 = 149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.01/320.13 = 149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.01x = 320.13 × 149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.01x = 47,731.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,731.38/232.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.73

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