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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.64, 320.94 and 149.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.64, 320.94 and 149.73 is: 206.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.64 : 320.94 = 149.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.64/320.94 = 149.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.64x = 320.94 × 149.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.64x = 48,054.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,054.35/232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.57

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