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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.61, 320.76 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.61, 320.76 and 145.13 is: 200.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.61 : 320.76 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.61/320.76 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.61x = 320.76 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.61x = 46,550.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,550.30/232.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.13

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