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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.08, 319.97 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.08, 319.97 and 149.04 is: 205.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.08 : 319.97 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.08/319.97 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.08x = 319.97 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.08x = 47,688.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,688.33/232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.48

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