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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.63, 320.96 and 149.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.63, 320.96 and 149.85 is: 206.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.63 : 320.96 = 149.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.63/320.96 = 149.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.63x = 320.96 × 149.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.63x = 48,096.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,096.23/232.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.75

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