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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.02, 319.88 and 148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.02, 319.88 and 148.98 is: 205.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.02 : 319.88 = 148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.02/319.88 = 148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.02x = 319.88 × 148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.02x = 47,655.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,655.72/232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.39

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